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Completed: The Lock is now open for navigation
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal
From: 19 May 2026, 11:41am
To: 19 May 2026, 3:43pm inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: Repair
Subject to review on: 22 May 2026
| Closest waterway | Grand Union Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 51 Gas 1 Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 51 Gas 1 Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Cowroast |
| Downstream winding hole | Winkwell |
Due to an issue with a paddle that has come out of its frame, the lock is currently not operational. This notice will be updated as soon as further information is available. Thank you for your patience while the team works towards resolving this issue.
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