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Lock 7, Top Lock - Near Long Buckby Wharf

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 3 November 2025, 8am

To: 19 December 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 7, Top Lock
Ends atLock 7, Top Lock
Upstream winding holeNorton Junction near Bridge 1
Downstream winding holeBetween Locks 12-13

Descriptions

Update 17 September 2025, 3:43pm

Following a review of the works and customer feedback, this stoppage will now commence on 03/11/2025 to align with the start of the Intensive Maintenance Period.

Update 8 August 2025, 3:31pm

We're currently in the process of reviewing the publication dates for these works, and we anticipate that there may be some updates or changes in the near future. We'll be sure to share any revisions as soon as they're confirmed

Original 7 May 2025, 11:34pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for top and bottom gate replacement and general lock repairs.

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