Description
Original 23 February 2026, 10:58am
Due to damage to the barrier boats will not be able to get through until a repair has been completed. Thank you for your patience.
Winkwell Swing Bridge
Completed: The barrier has now been repaired and the bridge is operable
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal
From: 23 February 2026, 10:52am
To: 24 February 2026, 10:55am inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: Repair
Subject to review on: 27 February 2026
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 |
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