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Navigation Closure - Hertford Union Canal, Top Lock, Lock 1 - Bottom Lock, Lock 3, Bow / Hackney Wick

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Hertford Union Canal

From: 20 July 2026, 8am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 17 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayHertford Union Canal
Starts atLock 1, Top Lock
Ends atLock 3, Bottom Lock

Description

Original 13 July 2026, 2:51pm

A Navigation Closure is required to maintain wider network water levels.

An alternative route is available via the lower Regents canal, Limehouse Cut and lower Lea Navigation.

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