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Lock 10, Barton Turns

A navigation closure on the Trent & Mersey Canal, 3 November 2025 to 5 December 2025 — 32 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Trent & Mersey Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
3 November 2025
Status
Reopened 5 December 2025
Days shut
32
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Lock

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 3

10 days with no update after the last one.

25 November 2025 · 74 days since the previous

Due to a change in methodology for these works, we're pleased to announce that this stoppage is now scheduled to finish at 4:00 PM on Friday, 5th December.

12 September 2025 · 127 days since the previous

After further investigation of these gates, they have deteriorated to the extent they will need to be sent off-site for refurbishment. An extension of two weeks is required to complete these additional works.

8 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigation and towpath closure are required for bottom end gate replacements as well as lock ladder and brickwork repairs.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 10, Barton Turns”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196b224-99c5-715a-b132-fb83adbf8b43.

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