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Derwent Mouth Lock 1

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 10 August 2026, 8am

To: 11 August 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 1, Derwent Mouth Lock
Ends atLock 1, Derwent Mouth Lock

Description

Original 6 August 2026, 3:45pm

We are carrying out an emergency stoppage at Derwent Mouth Lock 1 on the Trent and Mersey Canal from 8:00am on Monday 10th August until 4:00pm on Tuesday 11th August.

The lock gates are leaking significantly, and repairs are required to help conserve water and maintain safe lock operation.

During this period, passage through the lock will not be possible.

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