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Canal between Lock 12, Alrewas Lock and Lock 11, Wychnor Lock

A navigation closure on the Trent & Mersey Canal, 10 January 2026 to 15 January 2026 — 5 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Trent & Mersey Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
10 January 2026
Status
Reopened 15 January 2026
Days shut
5
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
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

Water levels have receded and navigation is open again.

Where

Updates · 1

5 days with no update after the last one.

10 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

We are sorry to inform you that the canal between Lock 12 (Alrewas Lock) and Lock 11 (Wychnor Lock) has been closed due to high water levels. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Canal between Lock 12, Alrewas Lock and Lock 11, Wychnor Lock”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ba7e2-fb58-7760-906e-a9533fc36258.

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