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Braunston Tunnel

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 25 December 2025, 7am

To: 5 January 2026, 9am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBraunston Tunnel
Ends atBraunston Tunnel

Description

Original 9 December 2025, 10:34am

Braunston tunnel will be unavailable for widebeam passage between 25th December and 5th January inclusive.

Unfortunately, due to limited resources, we're unable to provide colleagues to close the tunnel for safe widebeam passage during this period.

Bookings will be available from 6th January and can be booked using our online booking system. Booking passage through tunnels and locks | Canal & River Trust

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