Forth & Clyde Canal: Lock 20, Wyndford Bypass Works

Using an investment of £448,000 and working in partnership with Scottish Water, we are constructing a lock bypass and reinstating a section of towpath for public use.

These works will improve water control and will be linked to the smart canal operating systems.

Throughout the works the site compound will be based in the existing Lock 20 car park and the towpath will be closed with a diversion route in place. 

At one point in the works, where the bypass crosses Wyndford Road, a temporary road closure will also be in place. 

The works, which will be carried out by Scottish Canals' framework contractor Mackenzie Construction Limited, will begin on Monday, November 25th, and are expected to complete in early April 2025.

Thank you for your patience as we carry out these works, and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience this activity may cause. 

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Scottish Canals on enquiries@ScottishCanals.co.uk 

Update (24.12.2024)

To facilitate the bypass installation, the water levels between locks 19 and 20 will be lowered (by a maximum of 320mm) on Tuesday 7th January and will be raised again in the week commencing 24th March (exact date to be confirmed). We expect that the lowering of the levels could impact the navigability of the route for deeper drafted vessels. All vessel owners are requested to contact the Scottish Canals team before attempting to navigate this section of the canal during this time.