River Severn - Upper Lode Lock
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Detail
Type | Advice |
Start Date | 10/16/2023, 8:00:00 AM |
End Date | 12/9/2023, 9:00:00 AM |
Start Location | Upper Lode Lock |
Ends Location | Upper Lode Lock |
Towpath Closed | Yes |
Description
We would like to inform you of our decision to do repair works to Upper Lode lock.
This stoppage is to carry out some essential work to the balance beams on Lock 11. The repair will require this section to be kept dewatered throughout the duration of the works.
The navigation will be closed from 16th October 2023 through to the 17th November 2023 when we anticipate the works finishing.
The works have been timed to strike the balance between avoiding the summer months as far as possible but needing to get work done on the River Severn before the periods of typically higher river flows which would flood out our sites.
In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040 or at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any specific questions regarding this notice
Updates
Further to the notice below, we are pleased to advise that the works to Upper Lode Lock have been successfully completed and the lock will be operational from 9th December.
However, please continue to monitor our website for sections of the river that may still be in red 'do not navigate' status.
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
12/8/2023The works at this location have been disrupted and delayed by flooding and adverse weather, alongside difficulties finding an appropriate lifting solution for the bottom gates due to limited access and poor ground conditions.
We have now secured the required marine lifting option via a floating pontoon system with a crane, which has the capacity to lift out the bottom gates and move them to the top of the lock to be lifted out. Unfortunately there is limited availability of our contractor so we will need to extend the stoppage by 3 weeks in order to complete all the planned works.
The new planned opening date for this closure is the morning of the 09 December 2023.
11/13/2023