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Lock 40, Summit Lock

A navigation closure on the Trent & Mersey Canal, 26 August 2025 to 1 September 2025 — 6 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Trent & Mersey Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
26 August 2025
Status
Reopened 1 September 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 the repairs are complete and navigation at Lock 40 is open again.

Where

Updates · 2

4 days with no update after the last one.

28 August 2025 · 2 days since the previous

We will be carrying out essential repairs to re-fix the loose metal bumper at Lock 40 on Monday 1st September. The site will be set up in the morning, including fencing off the area, dewatering the lock, and installing lifting equipment. Once this is complete, the repair works will begin. Barring any unforeseen issues, we aim to have the work completed and navigation reopened by the afternoon the same day. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out these important safety works.

26 August 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that navigation at Lock 40 (Summit Lock) is currently closed. This closure is necessary due to a loose metal bumper located at the top of the lock. Specialist lifting equipment and a qualified team are required to safely remove the bumper. Until this work is completed, there is a risk that boats travelling upstream could become caught, presenting a significant safety hazard. We are working to remove the bumper as quickly as possible to allow navigation to resume safely and promptly. A further update will be provided on or before Monday 1st September. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 40, Summit Lock”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0198e6ae-5071-7d12-9805-082d8ba5ae9d.

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