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Lock 79 Common Moor Lock

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 23 June 2026, 11:05am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 30 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 79, Common Moor Lock
Ends atLock 79, Common Moor Lock

Description

Original 23 June 2026, 10:59am

Please be aware that following the removal of a fallen tree upstream from lock 79, caution is advised as part of the trunk remains in the waterway until full clearance can be undertaken. Narrowboats and wide beams can pass with care.

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