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Lock 52 Gas 2, Berkhamsted

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 3 February 2026, 8am

To: 4 February 2026, 3:30pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 51 Gas 1 Lock
Ends atLock 52, Gas 2 Lock

Description

Original 5 December 2025, 11:59am

A dewatered lock head is required to replace a broken ground paddle post, this will require stop plank installation, the stoppage will start at lock 51 for water control and safety purposes.

Navigation closed, Towpath remains open.

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