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North of Iron Bridge Lock No 77 Grand Union Canal, Watford WD17 3BD

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 29 April 2026, 2:44pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 30 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 76, Cassiobury Park
Ends atLock 77, Ironbridge Lock
Upstream winding holeIn the direction of Gayton Junction Iron Bridge Lock Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeIn the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction Bridgewater Basin

Description

Original 29 April 2026, 2:54pm

Please be advised that a tree has fallen and is currently blocking navigation just north of Lock 77 (Ironbridge Lock) on the Grand Union Canal, Watford (WD17 3BD).

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Our contractors have been requested to attend and will arrange for the tree to be cleared as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience while this issue is being addressed. We will update this notice as soon as further information is available.

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