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Lock 101 Sheffield Lock to Lock 102 Garston Lock.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 1 June 2026, 3:05pm

To: 10 June 2026, 11:58am inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 5 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 102, Garston Lock
Ends atLock 101, Sheffield Lock

Descriptions

Update 1 June 2026, 4:40pm

Further to the notice below, we would like to advise customers that Garston Lock is open, however please note that it currently takes 15 minutes to refill.

Further repair works are scheduled to begin during the W/C 8th June.

We will provide additional details and timings later this week as they become available.

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 13 April 2026, 3:10pm

Please be advised that locks 101 to 102 are closed.

Unfortunately due to excessive leakage at Garston lock the lock is inoperable.

Engineers and contractors are working towards a solution in conjunction with the Burghfield stoppage.

We apologise for any inconvenience and will keep you informed of updates as we receive them.

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

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