Descriptions
Update 2 July 2025 3:46 pm
Further to our previous update, a contractor will be attending site this week to assess the damage and provide timescales for the work to be completed.
Assisted passage through the Lock remains in place for widebeam boats.
The work is expected to be completed within two to four weeks and we will update this notice with further information when available.
Update 4 June 2025 5:48 pm
Further to our earlier update, on Friday 6th June an Engineer will be inspecting the damage and preparing an assessment of the work required to repair the lock gate. In the interim period assisted passage is offered to widebeam boats, seven days a week. Please provide as much notice as possible during the week but weekend passages must be booked by 4pm on the Friday. Assistance can be booked by calling 0303 040 4040 and selecting the option for the East Midlands region or by email [email protected]. This notice will be updated again once we have more information on the timeframe for the repair.
Update 4 June 2025 4:25 pm
Updated review date, to follow the update text below.
Update 4 June 2025 4:15 pm
An initial inspection has been made but further assessment is required before we can determine the scope of work required, until this has happened this restriction remains in place.
Original 30 May 2025 4:01 pm
The towpath side top gate on Long Buckby Lock 7 has been damaged by a boat and should not be operated.
This means that the lock is restricted to narrowboat passage only. We are considering arrangements for assisted passage for widebeam boats and will update this notice early next week with the details.
