Lock 20, Woodend Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: Handsacre
Down Stream Winding Hole: Fradley Junction
Update on 10/10/2023:
We’re pleased to advise the team have completed works and navigation is now open.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8am-4pm Tuesday 10 October 2023)
We’re having to carry out emergency repairs at Woodend Lock 20, to repair the towpath ground paddle which has been damaged and is currently inoperable.
We believe the issue is caused by the paddle coming off the rod, or possibly a problem with the paddle grooves. This means the lock is only working on a gate paddle, meaning boats are having to queue for a considerable amount of time while the lock is filling. An urgent repair is therefore required. The stoppage will take place Tuesday 10th October from 8am to 4pm.
