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Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure
Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
From: 2 November 2026, 8am
To: 18 December 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
| Closest waterway | Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl |
| Starts at | Bridge 85, Princefield Bridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 86 Penkridge Bridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Junction with Hatherton Canal |
| Downstream winding hole | Moat House |
Following a review of the planned works, the extent of the navigation closure has been reduced from that originally proposed. The navigation will now be closed from Bridge 85, Princefield Bridge, to Bridge 86, Penkridge Bridge, for the duration of the works
A navigation and towpath closure are required to facilitate top & bottom lock gate replacements on lock 38.
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