Lock 12, Beeston Stone Lock

Detail

From Date: 22/06/2022 10:00

To Date: 24/08/2022 10:15 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Shropshire Union Canal

Starts at: Lock 12, Beeston Stone Lock

Ends at: Lock 12, Beeston Stone Lock

Upstream winding hole: n/a

Downstream winding hole: n/a

Updates

12/08/2022 16:07

Please be advised it has been necessary to delay these works until further notice.

whilst navigation is possible, we advise all customers to operate the lock with care

An update will be provided by Friday 2nd September 

29/07/2022 16:19

Please be advised it has been necessary to delay these works until further notice.

whilst navigation is possible, we advise all customers to operate the lock with care

An update will be provided by Friday 12th August 

22/07/2022 13:41

Please be advised that due to access limitations, it has been necessary to delay these works until further notice.

whilst navigation is possible, we advise all customers to operate the lock with care. 

An update will be provided by Friday 29th July

18/07/2022 13:37

Please be advised we have now been provided with the necessary equipment to carry out paddle repair works, which have been scheduled for Friday 22nd July from 8am.

An update will be provided on the afternoon of Friday 22nd July

11/07/2022 14:01

Please be advised there is currently a delay with the contractors supplying the equipment for the works to commence.

Therefore, an update will be provided on 25th July

06/07/2022 16:16

Please be advised that the team are currently waiting for equipment from the contractors. 

A further update will be provided by 12th July

28/06/2022 14:40

Please be advised that the team are currently waiting for equipment from the contractors. 

A further update will be provided by 6th July

23/06/2022 16:44

Please be advised our teams are working together to organise a method of repair for the towside paddle at Lock 12, Beeston Stone Lock. 

Whilst navigation is possible, we advise all customers to operate the lock with care. 

A further update will be given by 27th June.

Description

Please be advised, our local team have been on site at lock 12, Beeston Stone Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The towside paddle has developed an  intermittent fault and closure of the paddle is necessary to prevent further damage. 

Whilst navigation will remain open, we politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to wait if necessary. 

An update will be provided Thurs 23rd June