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Lock 70, Froxfield Bottom Lock to Lock 71, Picketsfield Lock

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 28 July 2025, 1pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 30 July 2025

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 71, Picketsfield
Ends atLock 70, Froxfield Bottom Lock

Description

Original 28 July 2025, 1:23pm

Please be advised that there is currently low water between Lock 70, Froxfield Bottom Lock and Lock 71, Picketsfield lock.

The pound was drained this morning and staff have been working to refill it but are now at the point that no further water can be brought down to refill the pound.

The section is navigable with care, but please stay to the centre of the channel and when going through locks please make sure that you shut down the top gate paddles fully.

Please do not moor in this section until further notice.

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

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