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Lock 7, Actons

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Regent's Canal

From: 1 December 2025, 8am

To: 19 December 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayRegent's Canal
Starts atLock 7, Actons Lock
Ends atLock 7, Actons Lock

Descriptions

Update 27 November 2025, 11:25am

Please be advised that, due to delays at City Road Lock, this stoppage will now commence on Monday, 1st December. This later start will provide time for travel through the area and onward to winter moorings over the coming weekend.

Update 21 November 2025, 1:51pm

Please be advised that due to ongoing works at City Road Lock, now scheduled to continue until 25 November, this stoppage has been rescheduled to run from 28 November to 19 December. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. This later start will allow time for travel through the area and onward to winter moorings.

Update 18 September 2025, 4:24pm

Following further investigation, it has been confirmed that grouting works are required at the Lock prior to the gate replacement. To accommodate these additional works, an extension is required until 19/12/2025.

Update 29 June 2025, 9:34pm

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

Original 11 May 2025, 11:48pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for bottom lock gate replacements

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