Lock 38, Penkridge Lock & Lock 37, Filance Lock
This is a live notice. Please check the Canal & River Trust website for the latest information. View on Canal & River Trust website.
Detail
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 12/31/2025, 1:45:00 PM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 38 Penkridge Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 37 Filance Lock |
Updates
7 January 2026 at 12:55
Engineers are still working to develop a suitable repair plan for the collapsed bywash culvert. At this stage, no timescales for the repairs can be confirmed.
Winter stoppages are already in place at Lock 36, Otherton, and Lock 37, Penkridge until 13 March.
We will provide a further update once a repair plan has been agreed.
2 January 2026 at 13:28
Please note, Filance Lock 37 will also be closed to ensure safe management of water levels and prevent further damage.
2 January 2026 at 11:41
On New Year's Eve, debris was reported in the canal below the bottom gates at Lock 38.
An investigation found that the debris came from the bywash culvert next to the lock. The culvert, which also runs under a road bridge and beside a house, appears to have collapsed. This has created a large void that is threatening the road and the nearby property.
For safety, the canal and road are now closed while engineers assess the damage and carry out repairs. The towpath remains open. Stop planks have been placed across the canal above the top gates to maintain water levels upstream and prevent further damage to the culvert.
We will provide updates as soon as engineers have completed their assessment.
31 December 2025 at 13:59
Lock 38 Penkridge Lock on the Staffs & Worcs Canal has been closed due to an obstruction.
Team are investigating this and will update as soon as we have further information.