With the completion of the earthworks to the east of the B2133, the spoil removed for the New Lock and which had been temporarily dumped in the canal, is now being removed to the field near Devil's Hole Lock. Picture taken on Sept. 12, 2006. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

The bridge is almost complete and an area on the offside has been turfed. Oct. 4 2006. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

The canal to the west of the New Lock has been dug out and re-profiled. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

Coping 'stones' for the bridge parapets being cast on Nov. 1, 2006. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

The bridge almost complete on Nov. 2, 2006. The coping 'stones' have been fitted to the right hand end of the bridge. (Photo: Richard Crook)

On Nov. 16, 2006, the copings are almost complete and the scaffolding removed. The green box on the left is to house the back pumping control equipment. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

Dec 6, 2006, after heavy rains the pound above the lock is almost full. (Photo: Phil Broadley)

The water level below the New Lock is well above the operating level which will be established once the bridge/tunnel under the B2133 is completed. (Photo: Phil Broadley)

Loxwood New Lock on Jan 7, 2007. The stop planks have been fitted, electricity connected and preparations are in hand to install the back pumps. (Photo: Bill Nicholson)

Loxwood New Lock on May 21, 2007. The 'tidy up' is almost complete and both sides of the lock have been grassed. . (Photo: Richard Emsley)

Loxwood New Lock on May 21, 2007. Viewed from the B2133 road end. In the foreground is parapet of the horse bridge. (Photo: Richard Emsley)