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Between Lock 3 & Lock 4, Droitwich Barge Canal

Starts: 11 March 2023 07:30 am

Ends: 11 March 2023 05:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Structure failure

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayDroitwich Barge Canal
Starts atLock 3, Mildenham Mill
Ends atLock 4, Porters Mill
Upstream winding holeSalwarpe Road Bridge
Downstream winding holeLock 1, Hawford

Description

The lock by-weir culvert at Lock 4 is blocked and requires investigation and specialist cleaning to rectify. In order to do this, the water level below the lock will need to be dropped and the end of the culvert exposed, so the canal will be out of use during the day between Lock 3 and Lock 4.

The work is only planned for 1 day and is timed for a Saturday due to road works in the local area affecting access to the lock on weekdays. As soon as works are completed and water levels restored, the canal will be reopened.

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