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Lock 13. Audlem Lock Flight

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 4 January 2027, 8am

To: 19 February 2027, 4pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atAudlem Lock 13
Ends atAudlem Lock 7
Upstream winding holeAdderley Wharf Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeMoss Hall Winding Hole

Description

Original 16 June 2026, 2:02pm

A navigational closure is required to facilitate replacement of the top lock gate on Lock 13 of the Audlem lock flight. We will also be relining the mitre on the bottom gates and doing various brick repairs.

We will be closing from locks 7 to 13 for water control reasons.

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