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Lock 1, New Marton, above Welsh Frankton
A navigation closure on the Llangollen Canal, 9 February 2026 to 27 February 2026 — 18 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Llangollen Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 9 February 2026
- Status
- Reopened 27 February 2026
- Days shut
- 18
- 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
- Llangollen Canal: Lock 1, New Marton Locks to Lock 1, New Marton Locks
Updates · 1
31 days with no update after the last one.
27 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous
We need to introduce an emergency stoppage at Lock 1, New Marton, above Welsh Frankton, on the Llangollen Canal to allow essential repair works to be carried out. The bottom gate has developed a serious water leak, which is preventing the lock from filling correctly. Repairs are required to the lock gates and cill, along with associated brickwork restoration. Given the impact on boats currently within the now‑isolated length of canal, we are keen to undertake these repairs now, ahead of the main boating season, to minimise longer‑term disruption. The stoppage will be in place from 9 February until 27 February. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding while we complete these vital works.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 1, New Marton, above Welsh Frankton”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019bfff6-5bdd-71c9-9bc1-efd0761819e6.
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