Waterway Notices / Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Navigation Closure beginning 23 October 2026 at 08:15. Starting at Lock 6, Body Brook, ending at Bridge 7, Swan Drive.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 23 October 2026 at 08:15 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 6, Body Brook |
| Ends Location | Bridge 7, Swan Drive |
Updates
23 October 2026 at 08:09
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions.
We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.