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From Barkers Lock 70 to Stenson's Lock 71, Ilkeston

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Erewash Canal

From: 17 June 2026, 8am

To: 17 June 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayErewash Canal
Starts atLock 71 - Stenson's Lock
Ends atLock 70 - Barkers Lock

Description

Original 15 June 2026, 10am

There will be an emergency closure at Barkers Lock 70 on Wednesday 17th June between 8am and 5pm to investigate what is causing the gate leakage and to undertake a repair if the cause is determined.

Please moor securely outside of the closure and follow any instruction from staff working on site.  

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