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Crofton Lock 59.

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 4 July 2025 9:40 am

To: 4 July 2025 3:25 pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 59, Crofton Lock
Ends atLock 59, Crofton Lock

Descriptions

Update 4 July 2025 3:34 pm

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to advise that a repair has been completed at Lock 59.

While additional work is still required, the lock will be reopened on Saturday, 5th July at 9:30 AM, once water levels have sufficiently recovered.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Original 4 July 2025 9:55 am

Please be advised that the Operations Team has identified damage to the cill at Lock 59.

As a result, the lock is currently unable to retain water and is inoperable at this time.

We are assessing an impact and repair strategy and we will update this notice as soon as we have further information. 

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

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