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Lock 5, Wolverhampton

Starts: 3 January 2023 08:00 am

Ends: 9 March 2023 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterwayOld Main Line
Starts atLock 5, Wolverhampton
Ends atLock 5, Wolverhampton
Upstream winding holeJunction with the Wyrley & Essington.
Downstream winding holeJunction with the Staffordshire & Worcester.

Updates

13/01/2023 15:34

We are sorry to advise that an amendment is required on this stoppage. The top-end gate will not be ready in time due to manufacturing delays as our Bradley workshop had to close for a period for essential repairs. We plan to complete this stoppage in 2 phases. The first phase started on 03/01/2023 and will now finish on 24/01/2023.

The team then plan to go back to fit the top end gate on 27/02/2023 and this will be completed by 09/03/2023.

There is an ongoing stoppage on this flight of locks from 13/02/2023 until 17/03/2023 between Locks 7 & 8 so the 2nd phase of these works will tie in which should minimise any disruption to our boating customers.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out replacement of top end single gate & repairs to the bottom end mitre.

We will also be carrying out repair works to the lock ladders, chamber brickwork and lockside.

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