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Lock 13, Itchington Bottom Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 25 June 2025 11:45 am

To: 10 July 2025 8:00 am inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 13, Itchington Bottom Lock
Ends atLock 13, Itchington Bottom Lock
Upstream winding holeJust above Lock 12 (towards Blue Lias Inn)
Downstream winding holeJust below Bascote Lock 15

Descriptions

Update 2 July 2025 8:35 am

Due to issues obtaining key materials and equipment, this closure has had to be extended; the planned reopening will be 08:00 on Thursday, 10th of July.

We will endeavour to reopen earlier if possible, and provide further updates as soon as we have any more information.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue.

Original 25 June 2025 12:11 pm

Please be advised that navigation at Lock 13 Long Itchington on the Grand Union Canal is currently closed.

This closure is necessary due to a failure of the collar on offside bottom gate.

We hope to arrange repair as soon as possible and will update this notice as soon as we have further information.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this issue.

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