Ashted Locks, Digbeth Branch

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley)

From: 16 September 2026, 10:40am

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 18 September 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley)
Starts at	Lock 1, Ashted Top Lock
Ends at	Lock 6, Ashted Bottom Lock

Please be advised that Ashted Locks are currently closed to navigation due to low water levels.

This closure is necessary to help conserve water resources and protect the wider canal network during dry conditions.

The situation is being monitored closely, and this notice will be updated as soon as further information becomes available regarding reopening.