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Lock 47, Knowle Bottom Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 29 April 2026, 9am

To: 29 April 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 47, Knowle Bottom Lock
Ends atLock 47, Knowle Bottom Lock
Upstream winding holeKixley Wharf
Downstream winding holeKnowle Bottom Lock

Description

Original 28 April 2026, 9:36am

Navigation at Knowle Bottom Lock (Lock 47) will be closed tomorrow between 9:00am and 4:00pm to allow essential repair works to take place.

Cill repairs were completed yesterday and a paddle has been replaced; however, further issues have been identified with the gate, which is continuing to leak. Additional repairs are therefore required to address this.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while this essential work is carried out.

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