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Lock 77, Brunsden, near Kintbury

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 12 January 2026, 8am

To: 6 February 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 77, Brunsden Lock
Ends atLock 76, Wire Lock
Upstream winding holeWire Lock 72 Foot Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeVicarage Bridge 72 Foot Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 29 June 2025, 9:10pm

Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.

Original 6 May 2025, 9:23am

A navigation and towpath closure are required for refurbishments to the top & bottom lock gates.

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