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Between Bridge 60, Town Bridge and Bridge 58, A339 flyover, Newbury

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 2 November 2026, 8am

To: 13 December 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atBridge 58, A339 Flyover
Ends atBridge 60, Town Bridge
Upstream winding holeWest Mills. Closest bridge is bridge 62, West Mills Swingbridge
Downstream winding holeNewbury Island. Closest bridge is bridge 57

Description

Original 25 June 2026, 11:05am

Contractor Volker Highways, working on behalf of West Berkshire Council, will be installing new sheet piling to strengthen the existing canal wall on the north side of the canal. Due to the narrow section between Bridge 60 and 32 Wharf Street, a full navigation closure will be in place for the duration of the works, and no vessels will be able to pass through this stretch. The works will be carried out from pontoons. The towpath will be closed for the duration of the works.

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