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Lock 93, Heales Lock 93.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 11 March 2026, 3:19pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 15 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 93, Heales Lock
Ends atLock 93, Heales Lock

Descriptions

Update 25 March 2026, 10:40am

Please be advised that the team will begin mobilising to Heales Lock today to commence repairs on the top gate beam and address the leaks in the bottom gate.

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.

Original 11 March 2026, 3:31pm

Please be advised that due to excessive leakage from the bottom gates, Heales Lock is now closed to navigation.

Our Engineering and Construction teams are currently assessing feasible repair options.

We will update this notice as soon as further information becomes available, including indictive time scales for the works.

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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