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Lock 16 (Oakmeadowford Lock)

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Caldon Canal

From: 3 August 2026, 8am

To: 5 August 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayCaldon Canal
Starts atLock 16 Oakmeadowford Lock
Ends atLock 16 Oakmeadowford Lock
Upstream winding holeOakmeadowford Lock 16
Downstream winding holeFlintmill Lock

Description

Original 30 July 2026, 12:29pm

Our Reactive Response Team will be carrying out investigations and repair works at Lock 16 (Oakmeadowford Lock) from Monday 3 August to Wednesday 5 August. The works will include investigating a leakage issue at the bottom of the lock and attempting repairs to the mooring landing below the lock. To facilitate these works safely, navigation through Lock 16 will be closed for the duration of the works.

Please note that the Caldon Canal will already be subject to a navigation closure due to low water levels. The notice for this can be found here:

Caldon Canal. Etruria to Cheddleton | Canal & River Trust

Thank you for your patience.

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