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Deep Lock Bath

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 12 September 2025, 6:06pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Boating Incident

Subject to review on: 15 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 8/9, Bath Deep Lock
Ends atLock 8/9, Bath Deep Lock

Descriptions

Update 15 September 2025, 11:04am

Further to the notice below, please be advised that the boat which unfortunately capsized at Deep Lock 8/9 Bath, will be re-floated by Friday 19th September.   We will update this notice again should the removal take place before Friday.

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 12 September 2025, 6:12pm

Please be advised that one of our customers boats has unfortunately sunk in Deep Lock 8/9 Bath.

This will require specialist contractors to refloat. Unfortunately, the lock will remain closed to navigation until this can take place.

We apologise to all our customers for the disruption this may cause and will update this notice on Monday 15th once 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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