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Between Eastern portal (Welton End) of Braunston Tunnel and Lock 1 (Braunston)

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 13 November 2025, 9:05am

To: 14 November 2025, 8:12am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Emergency Services Incident

Subject to review on: 14 November 2025

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 1, Braunston
Ends atBraunston Tunnel

Description

Original 13 November 2025, 9:15am

Due to an Emergency Service incident the navigation, tunnel and towpath are currently closed at Braunston. We don't yet have any indication of when we will be able to re-open. We will update this notice by tomorrow or sooner if we have further information.

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