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Down stream of Fobney Lock.

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 2 August 2025, 11:10am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 4 August 2025

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atBridge 8A, A33 Road Bridge, Reading
Ends atBridge 9, Fobney Waterworks Bridge

Descriptions

Update 3 August 2025, 8:03pm

We are pleased to confirm that the tree has been removed by contractors.

Please approach with caution as there may be underwater obstructions in the area.

We apologies for the time delay on removal, it was a tricky job!

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.

Original 2 August 2025, 11:17am

Please be advised that a tree has fallen blocking the navigation below Fobney Lock.

Contractors have been alerted and are proceeding to site.

We will update this notice as soon as we have confirmation of clearance from our team.

We apologies for the inconvenience this will cause to our boating customers.

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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