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Between Hanham Lock and Keynsham Lock. 

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 17 July 2026, 10:03am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 27 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 2, Keynsham Lock
Ends atLock 1, Hanham Lock

Descriptions

Update 23 September 2026, 2:55pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that there has been no change to the current situation regarding navigating around the buoys, and this notice remains in effect.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Update 20 July 2026, 9:38am

Further to the notice below, please note that boating customers should go around the buoys rather than pass between them.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Original 17 July 2026, 10:01am

Please be advised that a boat has sunk in the centre of the river between Hanham Lock and Keynsham Lock.    Please approach with caution.  

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