Lock 72, Cobblers Lock
Update on 19/05/2023:
Further to the notice below, Cobblers Lock has been inspected by our engineers and is now open.
We are resending this alert as there was a technical error.
Please see the below update from the 16th May.
Update on 15/05/2023:
Further to the notice below, we are sorry to advise that initial repairs have indicated an additional problem with Cobblers Lock.
Engineers are carrying out further inspections and we will update this notice on Tuesday 16th May when we have more information.
Update on 11/05/2023:
Please be advised that further to the notice below, engineers have now carried out an inspection of the gate.
This has unfortunately identified significant damage.
As a result of this it is not possible to reopen the lock until this is repaired.
The lock is scheduled for repair on Monday the 15th May.
We will update this notice on the 15th May once the repairs have been undertaken.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (3.30am Wednesday 10 May 2023 until further notice)
We are sorry to advise that the downstream lock gate at Cobblers lock has sustained damage.
Unfortunately, this means that the lock is currently inoperable.
Our engineers are currently assessing the damage and repair strategy.
We will update this notice with further information on Thursday afternoon the 11th May.
In the meantime please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
