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Rushall Lock Flight
A navigation closure on the Rushall Canal, 28 April 2026 to 21 May 2026 — 23 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rushall Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 28 April 2026
- Status
- Reopened 21 May 2026
- Days shut
- 23
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Other cause
- 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 repair is complete and navigation is open again.
Where
- Rushall Canal: Lock 1, Top Lock Rushall to Rushall Junction Bridge
Updates · 4
14 days with no update after the last one.
7 May 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Our team remains on site carrying out the canal wall repair works. In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to maintain a reduced water level in the pound, and as such, navigation remains closed. We are currently aiming to complete the repairs and reopen the navigation within the next two weeks. We will provide a further update on or before 22 May to confirm progress.
5 May 2026 · 5 days since the previous
Navigation on the Rushall Lock Flight remains closed. Our team continues to work on site to resolve the issue. We are currently awaiting a further update from the team and will provide the next update by Thursday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your continued patience.
Earlier updates · 2
30 April 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Navigation on the Rushall Lock Flight remains closed due to complications arising from planned works currently being undertaken in the mile pound between Lock 2 and Lock 3. Our team has now recommenced works on site and progress is back on track. Further updates will be provided as work continues, with the next update expected by Tuesday.
28 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous
We have had to close navigation on the Rushall Lock Flight due to complications arising from planned works currently being undertaken by our team in the mile pound between Lock 2 and Lock 3. As part of these works, four courses of brickwork have been removed from the canal wall. To protect the integrity of the embankment and prevent water levels rising above the remaining brickwork, the water level in the mile pound has been lowered. As a result, boats are unable to proceed through the Rushall Lock Flight until further notice. Our team will attend site tomorrow to assess the situation further. We will provide a further update by Thursday.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Rushall Lock Flight”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019dd45e-8aac-7ea8-b5c8-092af416759a.
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