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Aston Lock 10

A navigation closure on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, 2 July 2025 to 8 July 2025 — 6 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
2 July 2025
Status
Reopened 8 July 2025
Days shut
6
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 that Aston Lock 10 has been temporarily repaired and navigation is open again. A permanent replacement beam is being made and will be fitted in due course.

Where

Updates · 3

1 days with no update after the last one.

7 July 2025 · 4 days since the previous

Please be advised our reactive response team is now scheduled to attend tomorrow (Tuesday 8th July) to assess the situation and develop a suitable repair plan for the failed lock beam at Lock 10 on the Aston Flight. In the meantime, navigation remains possible via the alternative route at Garrison Locks.

3 July 2025 · 1 days since the previous

Please be advised that Lock 10 on the Aston Flight remains closed to navigation due to a lock beam failure. Following our initial assessment, the repair will require further input from our reactive response team. We are currently arranging the necessary resources and equipment, and we anticipate being on-site to carry out the repair work on Monday. A further update will be provided on Monday once our team has attended and assessed the next steps. In the meantime, navigation remains possible via the alternative route at Garrison Locks.

2 July 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that navigation is closed at Lock 10 on the Aston Flight due to a lock beam failure. The repair requires additional equipment, and our team are unable to attend today. However, we will be on-site first thing tomorrow to begin the necessary work, and a further update will be provided following our assessment. In the meantime, an alternative route is available via Garrison Locks near Saltley. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to resolve the issue safely and efficiently.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Aston Lock 10”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0197cb97-eefa-794d-bf73-18aba313941b.

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