Locks 5 and 6 on the Droitwich Junction Canal
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Detail
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 6/17/2013, 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 5, Staircase Bottom |
| Ends Location | Lock 6, Body Brook |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Updated 28th January 2014
As from June 2013 one paddle has been locked off at the bottom end of Locks 5 and 6 on the Droitwich Junction Canal to reduce water flows through the M5 Tunnel. This will cause a small delay to the lock passage times through this section of the canal.
Canal and River Trust apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
Updates
Please be advised the measures are still in place. We kindly ask customers continue to adhere to instructions and advice from local lock keepers, and Trust signage.
12/11/2020The measures are still in place. Please adhere to instructions and advice from local lock keepers, and Trust signage.
If in doubt or you have concerns, please contact us on enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 0303 0404040.
3/31/2020Please be advised that one paddle has been locked off at the bottom of Locks 5 & 6 on the Droitwich Junction Canal.
This measure has been put in place to reduce the water flow through the M5 Tunnel and allow for the required headroom for passage.
This will cause a small delay to the lock passage times. Please adhere to instructions and advice from local lock keepers, and Trust signage. If in doubt or you have concerns please contact us on 01452 318023 or enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk
The Trust apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
6/27/2016