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Lock 11, Audlem Flight

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 10 September 2026, 2:55pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 17 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atAudlem Lock 11
Ends atAudlem Lock 11

Description

Original 10 September 2026, 2:51pm

The bottom lock gate walkway at Lock 11 on the Audlem Flight, Shropshire Union Canal, has deteriorated and is no longer safe to use due to rotten timber.

Boaters and members of the public are advised not to use the bottom lock gate walkway and should use the top lock gate walkway at Lock 11 when operating the lock or crossing the canal.

Contractors are being instructed to inspect the site to plan a method of repair

.A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 17 September.

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