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Northampton Lock Flight

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Northampton Arm (GU Canal)

From: 27 July 2026, 3pm

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 18 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayNorthampton Arm (GU Canal)
Starts atLock 1
Ends atLock 17

Description

Original 21 July 2026, 5:29pm

Reservoir holdings feeding the Northampton Arm are lower than normal for the time of year. This is a result of the prolonged dry weather, water loss through evaporation during the heat wave, and, in some instances, paddles being left open or leaks in the infrastructure.

To help us conserve water and maintain safe navigation, we will be closing the Northampton Arm to passage from 3pm on Monday 27th July. Lock 1 and 12 will be locked.

The situation is being continually monitored and reviewed; however, we encourage all boaters currently on the Arm to consider moving to the main line while navigation remains possible. We will update this notice as the situation develops.

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