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Froghall Basin Lock
A navigation closure on the Caldon Canal, started 30 July 2026 — still shut after 54 days. CRT publishes 23 October 2026 as the reopening date.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Caldon Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 30 July 2026
- Status
- Still shut
- Days shut
- 54
- 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
- Caldon Canal: Froghall Basin Lock to Froghall Basin Lock
Updates · 2
35 days with no update after the last one.
18 August 2026 · 20 days since the previous
Repairs to Froghall Basin Lock have now been scheduled. Works are currently planned to commence during the week commencing 14 September 2026 and are expected to take approximately six weeks, with completion anticipated by 23 October 2026, subject to conditions on site. Please also be advised that the car park adjacent to the lock will be closed for the duration of the works to facilitate contractor welfare facilities and site parking requirements.
29 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Following an inspection, Froghall Basin Lock has been closed to navigation as a precautionary measure due to concerns regarding the structural integrity of the top gate. The lock will remain closed until repairs can be undertaken. These repairs are currently planned to take place during the forthcoming winter stoppage programme. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Froghall Basin Lock”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019fadd4-d9c5-7d2a-a06f-8b05b0d8e6cd.
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