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Lock 1, Braunston

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 23 June 2026, 3:31pm

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 30 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 1, Braunston
Ends atLock 1, Braunston

Description

Original 23 June 2026, 3:30pm

Braunston Lock 1 is currently operating with only one ground paddle. While the lock remains operational, this is increasing the time taken to fill the lock by approximately eight to nine minutes. 

Opening the upper gates is also challenging due to leakage from the lower gates, and it may require two people to operate them. 

Due to the extreme weather and the planned Historic Boat Rally this weekend, we will schedule the necessary repairs for next week.

We will update this notice when further information becomes available.

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