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Lock 28 (Yard Lock)

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 23 September 2026, 8am

To: 23 September 2026, noon inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 29, Newcastle Road Lock
Ends atLock 28, Yard Lock
Upstream winding holebelow Meaford Locks
Downstream winding holeStone

Description

Original 8 September 2026, 4:37pm

Please be advised that navigation at Yard Lock will be closed on Wednesday 23 September between 8:00am and 12:00 noon.

The towpath-side bank has collapsed and our team will be carrying out repair works to rebuild it. To undertake these works safely, the team will be entering the water and the water level will be reduced for the duration of the works. As a result, navigation will be closed between 8:00am and 12:00 noon.

Thank you for your patience while these essential repairs are carried out.

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