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Notice of the closure of the Coventry Canal

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Ashby Canal

From: 15 August 2025, 10am

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 26 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayAshby Canal
Starts atAshby Canal - 001
Ends atAshby Canal - 036

Description

Original 14 August 2025, 2:34pm

We have continued to monitor the exceptionally dry conditions and the impact on our reservoirs. Unfortunately, despite our operational efforts and the cooperation of our boaters in reducing water demand, rainfall has remained well below the long-term average and we've seen a rapid decline in the situation.

To help us further conserve water for safe navigation, we will be closing locks on the Coventry Canal from Tuesday 26th August.  Further details of the closure are in this notice: Grand Union Canal, Oxford Canal & Coventry Canal | Canal & River Trust   You will still be able to navigate the Ashby Canal, however, if you have planned to move off it then you will need to do this before Tuesday 26th August

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