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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Regent's Canal
From: 3 November 2025, 8am
To: 21 November 2025, 4pm inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: Maintenance
| Closest waterway | Regent's Canal |
| Starts at | Islington Tunnel |
| Ends at | Lock 5, City Road Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Battle Bridge Basin |
| Downstream winding hole | City Road Basin |
We require a stoppage at this location to replace the gate at Lock 5. We managed to do an emergency temporary repair to keep the lock operational until the winter but it needs a new gate given its condition and the damage it sustained earlier this year.
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