North Stratford Canal - Kings Norton Junction to Lock 2, Lapworth

Detail

From Date: 22/02/2020 11:00

To Date: 09/03/2020 09:43 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Structure failure

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: North Stratford Canal

Starts at: Bridge 25, Stratford Road

Ends at: Lock 2, Lapworth Top Lock

Updates

09/03/2020 09:43

Our MEICA contractor has now completed the hydraulic work at the bridge and navigation is resumed. Please proceed with caution.

04/03/2020 09:23

Repair work continues this week on the Hydraulic components with final Installation and commissioning on Friday 6th March by our MEICA contractor.

A further update confirming completion will be provided on Friday 6th March.

28/02/2020 10:48

Investigation work is continuing at this locaion and a further update will be provided on Wednesday 4th March.

26/02/2020 13:27

Investigation work is continuing at this locaion and a further update will be provided on Monday 2nd March.

24/02/2020 16:16

Please be advised further investigation work to the bridge is required before repair works can be carried out.

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused and will provide further update when information becomes available.

Description

Due to a mechanical failure at Hockley Heath Bridge, a section of the canal between Kings Norton Junction Guillotine Lock and the top of Lock 2 at Lapworth is closed for navigation.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

A further update will be published on Monday 24th February.