Frankton Locks, Montgomery Canal

Detail

From Date: 03/11/2014 08:00

To Date: 21/12/2014 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: (Re)Construction

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Montgomery Canal

Starts at: Lock 1, Frankton Locks

Ends at: Lock 1, Frankton Locks

Upstream winding hole: Frankton Junction

Downstream winding hole: Queens Head Winding hole

Description

Frankton Locks will be closed to optimise the pumping arrangements and minimise water wastage during the major works to Chirk and Whitehouse Tunnel. During this period the current leakage between Garham Plamer Lock and Perry Aqueduct will be investigated.