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Lock 27, Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Starts: 10 January 2022 08:00 am

Ends: 21 January 2022 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayWorcester & Birmingham Canal.
Starts atLock 27
Ends atLock 27
Upstream winding holeTardebigge Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeInbetween Locks 18 &19

Updates

07/01/2022 15:06

The details of this Stoppage have changed. Our contractors have reviewed these works and the scale of the required Stoppage has been reduced. Stoppage will now take place from 10/01/2022 – 21/01/2022 with further works taking place under a restriction from 24/01/2022 – 11/02/2022. The Navigation will be open during this restricted period.

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out repairs to leakage from the byweir at Lock 27. Bank repairs and masonary pointing will also be undertaken.

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