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Hursleston locks to Poveys locks, Llangollen Canal

A navigation closure on the Llangollen Canal, 22 December 2025 to 14 January 2026 — 23 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Llangollen Canal
Region
North West
Started
22 December 2025
Status
Reopened 14 January 2026
Days shut
23
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

Lock 1 to Lock 4 is now open.

Where

Updates · 1

23 days with no update after the last one.

22 December 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Due to a breach that occurred today at Bridge 31A on the Whitchurch By-Pass Bridge, Llangollen Canal, our teams need to close the lock flight between Povey's Lock and Hurleston Locks.   This closure is necessary to allow our teams to manage and stabilise water levels safely and effectively for boats currently remaining in the affected pounds. The water supply to these sections has been impacted by the breach, and restricting movement is essential for all boats in this area.   Further information about the breach, along with ongoing updates, can be found here

Cite this: Canal closures, “Hursleston locks to Poveys locks, Llangollen Canal”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019b4619-2112-786d-add1-7cdad67e6f69.

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