Descriptions
Update 3 August 2026, 10:55am
Repair works are scheduled to take place between 17th and 19th August.
A navigation closure will be in place during these works.
Further details can be found on the following notice:- [Lock 14 to Lock 20, Stoke Bruerne | Canal & River Trust](Lock 14 to Lock 20, Stoke Bruerne | Canal & River Trust)
Update 23 July 2026, 11:04am
Due to the complexity of the repair for Lock 19, we are not yet able to confirm a date for these works.
The repair will require multiple contractors and specialist lifting equipment, and the lock will need to be closed for two to three days while the work is carried out.
We will update this notice as soon as a confirmed date for the repair is available.
Update 14 July 2026, 3:33pm
The team have successfully carried out a repair and the faulty gate has now been secured in the closed position.
We can now open the flight fully for passage to narrowboats only. Restricted passage will be available through the flight from 10am, last boat in at 2pm. Lock 19 will be operated by staff and volunteers.
Widebeam passage is unfortunately not currently available.
We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and will update this notice when we have further information.
Original 13 July 2026, 2:51pm
Stoke Bruerne flight has been closed due to an issue at Lock 19. The heal on the lower offside gate has cracked causing the gate to fall.
The team are onsite to investigate and we will update this notice as soon as we have further information.
