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Lock 26, Aston Lock
A navigation closure on the Trent & Mersey Canal, 14 January 2026 to 28 January 2026 — 14 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Trent & Mersey Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 14 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 28 January 2026
- Days shut
- 14
- 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.
Where
- Trent & Mersey Canal: Lock 28, Yard Lock to Lock 26, Aston Lock
Updates · 1
40 days with no update after the last one.
19 December 2025 · 0 days since the previous
We are sorry to announce the addition of these works to our winter works programme, which will allow us to carry out essential repairs to the gates and lock chamber at Lock 26. We are undertaking this now because the condition of the gates has continued to deteriorate, and without intervention navigation through the lock is likely to become increasingly difficult. This stoppage will be in place from 14 January to 28 January. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 26, Aston Lock”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019b3746-8702-7b4d-a5cb-6fd8ed3a1b55.
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