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Navigation Restriction - Grand Union Canal, Between Bridge 162B, Sparrows Hearne & Bridge 162C, Watford, Kings Langley

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 2 June 2026, 1:36pm

To: 15 June 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBridge 162B, Sparrows Hearne
Ends atBridge 162C, (M25/A405)

Description

Original 2 June 2026, 1:35pm

Contractors on behalf of Lidl UK will be installing a temporary dam within the canal waters to facilitate the instalment of a Surface Water Discharge pipe and flap valve to support the new Lidl Development.

A dam will be present within the canal waters, minimal restriction, please follow work signage.

Towpath will always remain unrestricted

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