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Lock 55 Rising Sun

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 10 February 2026, 8am

To: 11 February 2026, 3:30pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 54
Ends atLock 55, Rising Sun

Description

Original 5 December 2025, 12:01pm

A dewatered lock head is required to replace broken tow path Ground paddle post at lock 55, the stoppage will start at lock 54 for water control and safety purposes.

Navigation will be closed, tow path remains open

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