Starts At: Lock 1, Derwent Mouth Lock
Ends At: Lock 2, Shardlow Lock
Update on 09/10/2023:
Water levels have improved on the Trent & Mersey canal between Shardlow lock and Derwent Mouth lock. Boaters can proceed as normal but are kindly asked to keep Derwent Mouth Lock bottom gates closed at all times, to help us maintain the water levels.
Update on 06/10/2023:
Water levels have improved on the Trent & Mersey canal between Shardlow lock and Derwent Mouth lock.
The local team continue to carry out water management to help with the levels and have been liaising with our team in the West Midlands region to run water down from Wychnor.
Boaters are asked to proceed with care and we will update the notice on the 9th October.
Update on 05/10/2023:
We have completed the essential repairs to one of the lock gates, but due to the extent of the work required, we have not been able to complete the required repairs to the other lock gate. This work will be planned in for next week and as soon as we have a date confirmed, we will update the website accordingly. In the meantime, boaters can proceed as normal.
Update on 04/10/2023:
Water levels remain low on the Trent & Mersey canal between Shardlow lock and Derwent Mouth lock.
The local team is carrying out water management to help with levels and liaising with our team in the West Midlands region to run water down from Wychnor.
We appreciate your patience at this time.
We will update the website on 6th October with more information.
Update on 02/10/2023:
Water levels have started to rise between Derwent Mouth lock and Shardlow lock.
The navigation is now safe for travel.
The local team will continue to monitor water levels.
Boaters are asked to navigate the section with caution.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Monday 2 October 2023 until further notice)
We are currently experiencing low water levels on the Trent & Mersey between Derwent Mouth Lock and Shardlow lock. This is due to gate paddles being left open which has allowed water to drain from the pound.
The local team is carrying out water management to return levels to normal, however this may take some time.
We will update the website with further information by Tuesday 3rd October.
