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Wolverhampton Lock Flight, Old Main Line

A navigation closure on the Old Main Line, 5 June 2025 to 13 June 2025 — 8 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Old Main Line
Region
West Midlands
Started
5 June 2025
Status
Reopened 13 June 2025
Days shut
8
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.

What CRT said it was for

We're pleased to advise the repair is complete and navigation is open again.

Where

Updates · 2

8 days with no update after the last one.

5 June 2025 · 0 days since the previous

We've received an update from the team. A new gate is required to complete the necessary repairs. This gate will be ready for collection from our Bradley workshop on Tuesday. We plan to transport the gate using a tug and hopper, with installation scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week (11 - 13 June). Subject to the successful completion of the works, we aim to reopen navigation on Friday 13th June. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out these essential works.

5 June 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that navigation at Wolverhampton Lock flight is currently closed. The top end gate has sustained damage, with a suspected failure of the heel post. Our team will be attending the site later today to assess the situation and develop a repair plan. We will provide a further update on the status of repairs tomorrow.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Wolverhampton Lock Flight, Old Main Line”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01973f3b-8cae-74cb-bf1f-7506b3c373da.

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