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Stoke Hammond, Locks 22 – 26

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 2 February 2026, 8am

To: 20 February 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 22, Fenny Stratford Lock
Ends atLock 26, Three Locks top
Upstream winding holeSoulbury
Downstream winding holeNorth of Bridge 83 Milton Keynes

Descriptions

Update 27 January 2026, 2:51pm

Due to high water levels in the area, the start of the planned stoppage has had to be rescheduled to 02/02/2026. We will be working to claw back the lost time and the end date will remain unchanged. We apologise for the short notice of this change and thank you for your understanding.

Update 7 January 2026, 11:34am

Following an on-site review, it has been determined that the length of canal required for surveying to collect the necessary data is shorter than originally planned. The stoppage will now take place between Lock 22 and Lock 26 and will run from 26 January to 20 February.

Original 7 May 2025, 10:28pm

A navigational closure is required for pound water seepage testing.

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