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Lock 22 (Lapworth) to Red Lion (Stratford)

A navigation closure on the South Stratford Canal, 6 July 2025 to 8 July 2025 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
South Stratford Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
6 July 2025
Status
Reopened 8 July 2025
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Low Water Levels
Cause
Vandalism
Asset
Canal or river

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

Following continued efforts this morning, our team has successfully rebalanced the pounds and restored sufficient water levels along the affected section of the South Stratford Canal. We are pleased to confirm that navigation is now open and boat traffic may resume.

Where

Updates · 3

0 days with no update after the last one.

8 July 2025 · 1 days since the previous

Please note that navigation on the South Stratford Canal remains closed due to ongoing low water levels. Our team attempted to refill the pounds yesterday; however, on returning this morning, they found that a paddle had been wound up overnight, resulting in the pounds being emptied once again. As a result, the canal will need to remain closed today while we continue efforts to restore water levels. We understand the inconvenience this causes and are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible. A further update will be provided tomorrow (Wednesday 9th July.)

7 July 2025 · 1 days since the previous

Please note that navigation remains closed on the South Stratford Canal due to low water levels. Our local team are actively working to re-fill the canal and restore levels as safely and efficiently as possible. Navigation will remain closed until water levels have recovered and it is safe to reopen the canal. A further update will be provided by tomorrow (Tuesday 8th July).

6 July 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Due to low water levels we are having to close the South Stratford Canal until further notice. Our operations team are working to refill each pound but unfortunately every pound has been emptied either by accident or a malicious act of vandalism. Further information and an update will provide on Monday 07/07/25.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 22 (Lapworth) to Red Lion (Stratford)”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0197def7-b1c1-7000-9b5c-d94bdac4f947.

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