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Between Sandon and Weston lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 15 August 2026, 11:10am

To: 21 August 2026, 2:24pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 24 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 26, Aston Lock
Ends atLock 24, Weston Lock
Upstream winding holeWinding Hole, below Star Lock 27
Downstream winding holeWinding Hole, below Western Lock

Descriptions

Update 17 August 2026, 10:44am

The TM canal between Sandon Lock and Weston Lock has now been reopened, the water is still slightly low but is navigable. We will be locking off Weston Lock each evening at 6pm and reopening at 9am next morning to conserve water.

Update 16 August 2026, 12:08pm

Water levels remain significantly low, there is a small but steady inflow entering the system, and based on current conditions we expect levels to return to a navigable depth by tomorrow. This closure is essential to prevent damage to the canal infrastructure and to ensure safe passage once navigation reopens.

Original 15 August 2026, 11:08am

Please be advised that due to low water levels, we have had to temporarily close the navigation, effective immediately. Navigating during these low-water conditions poses significant risks to boats grounding, propeller damage, and potential structural issues within the channels and locks. Our operations teams are working to manage water levels. We are unable to provide an exact reopening time, but our teams are evaluating the situation continuously. Further updates will be issued as soon as new information becomes available or as water conditions begin to improve. We apologize for any inconvenience, disruption, or delay this temporary closure may cause to your journey.

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