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Lock 34 Boggs Lock, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5PR

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 31 August 2026, noon

To: 3 September 2026, 12:59pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Boating Incident

Subject to review on: 2 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atLock 34 Boggs Lock
Ends atLock 34 Boggs Lock
Upstream winding holeSW-047-010 - Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeSW-063-006 - Moat House Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 1 September 2026, 3:27pm

Our Reactive Response Team have been out to assess the broken beam and repairs needed today, and will be returning tomorrow, 2nd September, to carry out the repairs.

They are hopeful that they will complete these repairs tomorrow.

Further update will be posted as soon as works completed or more information available.

Original 31 August 2026, 11:45am

One of the balance beams on the top gates at Lock 34 (Boggs Lock) has broken, and the lock is currently inoperable. The paddles will be locked off, and signage will be installed on site to advise customers of the issue. Engineers are scheduled to attend site on 01/09/26 to assess the damage and develop a repair plan. A further update will be provided once the engineers have attended and the extent of the repairs has been determined.

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