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Calcutt Lock 1 (Top Lock) to Lock 23 (Radford Bottom Lock)

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 5 November 2025, 3pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 19 November 2025

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 23, Radford Bottom Lock
Ends atWeired Lock 1, Calcutt Lock 1

Description

Original 30 October 2025, 2:10pm

Please be advised that Calcutt Lock 1 (Top Lock) through to Lock 23 (Radford Bottom Lock) will be closed from Wednesday 5th November until further notice. This closure is necessary to help us conserve water and maintain safe navigation conditions. Last entry for boats will be at 2:00pm on 5th November.

Please note that there is also a scheduled winter stoppage at Calcutt Lock 3, which we hope will help to minimise disruption for boaters during this period.

We are constantly reviewing the situation, and as soon as conditions improve sufficiently, we will make every effort to provide temporary windows of passage through the locks to allow boat movement. This will depend on water levels rising adequately, which will require sustained rainfall.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping to reduce water use across our network. Please continue to report any leaks or concerns by calling 0303 040 4040 or via our Contact Us page.

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