Notice Archive / Lock 41, Plants Lock Towpath Side
Navigation Restriction Notice from 21 January 2026 at 09:00 to Ongoing. Starting at Lock 41, Plants Lock - Towpath Side, ending at Lock 41, Plants Lock - Towpath Side.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 21 January 2026 at 09:00 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 41, Plants Lock - Towpath Side |
| Ends Location | Lock 41, Plants Lock - Towpath Side |
Updates
21 January 2026 at 16:05
Navigation is currently restricted at Lock 41 on the Trent and Mersey Canal due to a misaligned top paddle on the towpath side.
Team have attended site and we are working on a method of repair.
In the meantime, boaters are advised to use the offside lock, which remains fully operational.
A further update will be issued on Tuesday 3 February.