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Lock 38, South Stratford Canal

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): South Stratford Canal

From: 5 May 2025, 11:34am

To: 7 May 2025, 3pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Boating Incident

Location

Closest waterwaySouth Stratford Canal
Starts atLock 38
Ends atLock 38

Descriptions

Update 7 May 2025, 12:33pm

Please be advised that we expect navigation to reopen by 2:00 PM today.

Thank you for your continued patience.

Original 5 May 2025, 10:39am

Please be aware that a narrowboat has caused damage to the Top Gates at this location. the gate has been struck and lifted off its hinge pintle, the team are on site and are attempting to get the gate operational as soon as possible. Further information to follow later on this afternoon.

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