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Lapworth Lock 9
A navigation closure on the North Stratford Canal, 8 December 2025 to 19 December 2025 — 11 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- North Stratford Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 8 December 2025
- Status
- Reopened 19 December 2025
- Days shut
- 11
- 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 navigation is open again. Our reactive response team have completed a repair.
Where
- North Stratford Canal: Lock 9 to Lock 9
Updates · 5
2 days with no update after the last one.
17 December 2025 · 1 days since the previous
Our reactive response team attended site today to identify the issue and develop a repair plan. The team will return on Thursday and Friday to carry out the necessary works, with the aim of reopening navigation on Monday afternoon.
16 December 2025 · 4 days since the previous
We are currently aiming for our Reactive Response Team to attend site tomorrow. We will provide a further update as soon as more information becomes available.
Earlier updates · 3
12 December 2025 · 3 days since the previous
Our engineer has carried out initial investigations at the lock this week; however, further assessment is required to fully understand the cause of the issue before repairs can be instructed. For safety reasons, the lock will remain closed at this time, as any additional use may lead to further deterioration. We will be consulting with our Reactive Team to arrange a follow-up visit. A further update will be issued once more information is available.
9 December 2025 · 1 days since the previous
Our engineering team have now inspected the paddle culvert and identified damaged brickwork. Arrangements will be made to carry out the necessary repairs. We aim to provide a timescale for the repair by Friday and will issue a further update at that time.
8 December 2025 · 0 days since the previous
Please be advised that navigation at Lapworth Lock 9 is currently closed due to a void that has formed behind the lock wall. Our engineering team will visit site to assess the situation and undertake necessary safety measures. We will issue a further update tomorrow, following the engineers' inspection and progress.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lapworth Lock 9”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019afd54-fb4d-7f87-8a19-2d86ce3b52fd.
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