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Lapworth Lock 2

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): North Stratford Canal

From: 19 May 2026, 3pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 21 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayNorth Stratford Canal
Starts atLock 2, Lapworth Top Lock
Ends atLock 2, Lapworth Top Lock

Description

Original 19 May 2026, 3:25pm

Due to a blocked paddle and leakage on the bottom gate, a minimum of two people are required to operate the gate at Lapworth Lock 2.

Volunteer lock keepers will be on site on Wednesday 20 May between 09:30 and 14:30 to assist.

Repairs are scheduled to take place on Thursday, and this notice will be updated to confirm timings once these have been finalised.

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