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Aylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal), Lock 7, Wilstone near Tring

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Aylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal)

From: 28 February 2026, 7:30am

To: 1 March 2026, 3pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayAylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atLock 1
Ends atLock 7

Description

Original 19 February 2026, 1:39pm

To help maintain water levels within the Aylesbury Arm and in particular, between Locks 6 and 7, repairs are required to the single top gate at Lock 7 to reduce water loss through the gate planking.

Top stop plank Installation and lock head dewatering will be required to carry out these water saving repairs by our Regional Reactive Team, who will also take the opportunity to inspect and refurbish as required, both Ground Paddle frames and connections.

Locks 1 and 6 will be locked to undertake these works for the purpose of our delivery teams safety

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