Descriptions
Update 8 June 2026, 4:48pm
Lock 63 Clear Water Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal remains restricted.
Repairs to the lock gates and cill have been delayed while the team completes other urgent works.
The towpath-side lock is locked daily between 4:00 pm and 8:00 am. The offside lock remains available for use during these times.
A further update is due on or before Tuesday, 16 June.
Update 1 June 2026, 4:25pm
Navigation remains restricted at Lock 63 (Clear Water Lock) on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
To help conserve water levels while repairs to the lock gates and cill continue, the towpath-side lock will be locked each day between 4:00 pm and 8:00 am.
The offside lock will remain available for use during these times.
We thank customers for their patience while these essential repairs are carried out.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday 8 June.
Original 19 May 2026, 11:06am
Navigation is restricted at Lock 63, Clear Water Lock, Trent & Mersey Canal.
The towpath side lock will be locked daily between 4 pm and 8 am to help preserve water levels while repairs to gates and cill are carried out. The offside lock will remain operational during this time.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 1 June.
