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Fenny Stratford Lock 22

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 21 May 2026, 11:21am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 29 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 22, Fenny Stratford Lock
Ends atLock 22, Fenny Stratford Lock
Upstream winding holeWater Eaton
Downstream winding holeNorth of bridge 83

Descriptions

Update 22 May 2026, 9:17am

Thank you for your patience whilst our teams continue to address the issue at this lock.

Assisted passages will operate at the following times:

Friday 22/05/2026 to Tuesday 26/05/2026 10:00 - 12:00

Please note a full closure of the lock will be in place on Wednesday 27/05/2026

Assisted passage will then resume on Thursday 28/05/2026 10:00 - 12:00 and will remain in place until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.    

Original 21 May 2026, 11:30am

Due to an issue with the bottom gate coming out of its cup, the lock is closed temporarily whilst a repair is underway. This notice will be updated when further information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

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