Winkwell swing bridge

Completed: Power issue has been resolved

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 19 December 2025, 10:33am

To: 22 December 2025, 8:12am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterway	Grand Union Canal
Starts at	Bridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Ends at	Bridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Upstream winding hole	Cowroast
Downstream winding hole	Winkwell

Descriptions

Update 22 December 2025, 8:12am

The power issue in the local area has been resolved and Winkwell swing bridge is now operational.

Update 19 December 2025, 3:36pm

Winkwell swing bridge is still non operational due to an ongoing power outage. UK Power Network are working on restoring power to the area as soon as possible

Original 19 December 2025, 10:39am

Winkwell swing bridge is currently down due to a power issue. UK Power Network are aiming to repair this later today. This notice will be updated once the repair is completed. Thank you for your patience .