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Wolverhampton Lock Flight

A navigation closure on the Old Main Line, 13 January 2026 to 15 January 2026 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Old Main Line
Region
West Midlands
Started
13 January 2026
Status
Reopened 15 January 2026
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Vegetation
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

We're pleased to advise the trees down along Wolverhampton lock flight have been cleared and navigation is open again.

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

15 January 2026 · 2 days since the previous

Contractors will be on site this morning to clear the fallen trees at Wolverhampton Lock Flight. An update will be provided once clearance has been confirmed.

13 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Wolverhampton lock flight is currently closed due to a number of fallen trees obstructing the navigation and towpath. This issue will be reported to our contractors. Storm Goretti has impacted several of our waterways, resulting in a high volume of incidents. Our teams are prioritising public safety and are working to clear obstructions and reopen affected routes as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while this matter is addressed and will provide further updates as they become available.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Wolverhampton Lock Flight”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019bb6a2-0644-7afe-b5ab-d72539d330de.

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