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Lock 51, Bottom gate, Near Stratford-Upon- Avon

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): South Stratford Canal

From: 4 January 2027, 8am

To: 15 January 2027, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwaySouth Stratford Canal
Starts atLock 51
Ends atLock 51
Upstream winding holeWilmcote
Downstream winding holeBimingham Road

Descriptions

Update 21 September 2026, 9:03am

Following a review of the planned top gate replacement works, it has been identified that the works can be completed in two weeks rather than the duration previously advised.

As a result, the works will now be carried out from 4 January 2027 to 15 January 2027.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience whilst these essential works are completed.

Original 1 May 2026, 2:12pm

A navigation and towpath closure is required to carry out replacement of the top gate.

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