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Lock 50, Kennet Lock ( Top Lock)

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 13 February 2026, 9am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 17 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 50, Kennet Lock (Top Lock)
Ends atLock 50, Kennet Lock (Top Lock)

Description

Original 13 February 2026, 9:06am

Please be advised that a pollution incident has occurred above Lock 50 on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Devizes, unfortunately resulting in a fish kill.

We have reported the incident to the Environment Agency, and our local operations team are providing an initial response.

Please be advised that Lock 50 will be closed until the incident is resolved.

Thank you for your patience.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.  

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