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Lock 19, Seend Lock

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 9 October 2025, 3:30pm

To: 13 October 2025, 9:47am inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Boating Incident

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 19. Seend Lock
Ends atLock 19. Seend Lock

Descriptions

Update 13 October 2025, 9:47am

Further to our previous notice, we are pleased to inform you that the boats obstructing Lock 19 at Seend have now been successfully removed.

As a result, the navigation is fully open and operational once again. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the temporary closure and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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 9 October 2025, 3:35pm

Please be advised that lock 19 is currently closed to navigation due to a boating incident.

The operations team are currently assessing the situation on site and further updates will follow.

We apologise to all our customers for the disruption this may cause and will update this notice as soon as 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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