Description
Original 27 April 2026, 2:21pm
A navigation and towpath closure is required to carry out replacement of the top and bottom gates and repair works to the lock chamber
Stensons Lock 71, Ilkeston
Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure
Waterway(s): Erewash Canal
From: 2 November 2026, 8am
To: 18 December 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: East Midlands
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
Location
| Closest waterway | Erewash Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 71 - Stenson's Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 71 - Stenson's Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Botany Bay |
| Downstream winding hole | Facility |
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