Lock 1, Grindley Brook and Bye-Pass Sluice

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Llangollen Canal

From: 19 October 2026, 8am

To: 18 December 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterway	Llangollen Canal
Starts at	Lock 4, Grindley Brook Locks
Ends at	Bridge 31, New Mills Lift Bridge
Upstream winding hole	Next to Bridge 33, Hassells Bridge
Downstream winding hole	Thomasons Winding Hole

A navigation and towpath closure is required to carry out repair works to brickwork and replacement of the bye-pass grill