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Lock 13, Glascote Bottom Lock to Fradley Swing Bridge

A navigation closure on the Coventry Canal, 2 September 2025 to 17 September 2025 — 15 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Coventry Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
2 September 2025
Status
Reopened 17 September 2025
Days shut
15
CRT reason
Low Water Levels
Cause
Cause not stated
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

We're pleased to report that, following a review of the water levels, conditions are looking favourable. Navigation between Glascote Lock 13 and Fradley Swing Bridge is now open. We will continue to monitor water levels closely and, should there be any significant changes, we may need to reintroduce restrictions at short notice. Please be aware Glascote Locks remain closed. See Notice: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0198a884-e097-7294-836e-e9133a4e5fa6

Where

Updates · 3

2 days with no update after the last one.

15 September 2025 · 13 days since the previous

The navigation closure between Glascote Lock 13 and Fradley Swing Bridge remains in place while we continue efforts to restore water levels to a safe and navigable condition. We will provide a further update by the end of the week.

2 September 2025 · 5 days since the previous

Please be advised that navigation between Glascote Lock 13 and Fradley Swing Bridge will be closed from 4pm today due to low water levels. Our team are working hard to restore water levels by running water, but boats are currently grounding along this stretch, making navigation unsafe. If sufficient rainfall allows for safe passage, we will lift the restrictions immediately. However, it is likely that sustained and prolonged rainfall over several weeks will be required to restore water levels rather than a single heavy downpour. We understand this is disappointing news. Please be assured that reopening the canal to full navigation remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued support in reducing water usage across the network, and for reporting any leaks or concerns to us via 0303 040 4040 or our Contact Us page. We will review the situation again on or before Tuesday 16th September, and provide further updates as they become available.

28 August 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing low water levels between Glascote Lock 13 and Fradley Junction. Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will continue to do so to help manage water use and minimise disruption. For guidance on how you can help, please refer to the Thrift Code—a set of simple, effective actions boaters can take to conserve water. We appreciate your continued support in helping to reduce water usage across the network. If you spot a leak or have any concerns, please contact us on 0303 040 4040 or visit our Contact Us page.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 13, Glascote Bottom Lock to Fradley Swing Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0198f02e-e4b2-7111-8c53-d554824e8f7d.

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