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Braunston Tunnel

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 30 July 2026, 7am

To: 30 July 2026, 8:30am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBraunston Tunnel
Ends atBraunston Tunnel

Description

Original 27 July 2026, 2:55pm

Braunston tunnel will be closed to traffic from 07:00, possibly until 08:30 on Thursday 30th July for the passage of two widebeam boats travelling from Welton to Braunston.  

Boats may enter the tunnel if directed to do so by a Trust representative at the tunnel portal or after 08:30 if no representative is present. 

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