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Navigation Closure - Regent's Canal, Lock 8 Old Ford, Bow

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Regent's Canal

From: 12 May 2026, 7:30am

To: 19 May 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRegent's Canal
Starts atLock 8, Old Ford Lock
Ends atLock 8, Old Ford Lock

Description

Original 13 March 2026, 3:02pm

A stoppage is required to replace the top gates and balance beams at LK 8 Old Ford, the existing gates had emergency holding repairs made in November 2025, after being severely damaged due to boat strike.

Top stop plank installation is required to carry out the gate replacement, with a navigation closure in place.

Navigation will start and end at Old Ford Lock 8

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