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SW-028-004 - Lock 19 Marsh Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 9 July 2026, 1:46pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 13 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atLock 18 Swindon Lock
Ends atLock 20 Botterham Bottom Lock
Upstream winding holeGiggety Bridge
Downstream winding holeHinksford Winding Hole

Description

Original 9 July 2026, 1:45pm

We have had to close navigation on the Staffs & Worcs canal between Swindon Lock, 18, and Botterham Bottom Lock, 20, due to a safety issue at Marsh Lock, 19.

The bottom end mitre gates are damaged, one gate is bowing, and unable to lift the paddles. There is also a blocked paddle on the top gate.

The Reactive Team has been contacted and they will arrange to attend to make necessary repairs.

We will update this Notice as soon as we have timeframe or further information.

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