Shropshire Union Canal, Lock 10, Wharton Lock

Detail

From Date: 26/08/2019 13:00

To Date: 28/08/2019 08:48 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Boat damage

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Shropshire Union Canal

Starts at: Lock 10, Wharton's Lock

Ends at: Lock 10, Wharton's Lock

Updates

28/08/2019 08:48

We are pleased to advise navigation has resumed following the recovery of the listed boat in Lock 10, Wharton's Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal.

27/08/2019 10:52

Please be advised the boat is now in the process of being recovered. To allow the recovery team access to the lock, the towpath is currently closed from Bridge 108, Wharton's Bridge to Lock 10, Wharton’s Lock.

An update will be provided once navigation has resumed.

Description

Due to a listed boat in the lock, navigation is currently closed until further notice.

An update will be posted once the recovery team have assessed the situation.