Lock 21, Botterham Top Lock to Lock 22, Bumble Hole Lock, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
Detail
From Date: 19/10/2020 15:00
To Date: 21/10/2020 12:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Restriction
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts at: Lock 21 Botterham Top Lock
Ends at: Lock 22 Bumble Hole Lock
Upstream winding hole: Lock 28 Dimmingsdale Lock
Downstream winding hole: Lock 17 Hinksford Lock
Description
The navigation remains open but deep drafted boats may be affected. Customers are advised to take extra care when traveling through the work areas.
Repairs will be carried out to a collapsed culvert at Lock 21 Botterham Top Lock. Water level between Lock 21 Botterham and Lock 22 Bumble Hole will start to reduce by about 20cm overnight from 3pm on Monday 19th October to facilitate repairs on Tuesday 20th October. Water Levels are expected to return to normal by 12 noon on Wednesday 21st October.
For the latest information regarding Covid-19 and any restrictions or impact it may be having on our waterways please visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus