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Below Bridge 176, Springwell Lane

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 16 August 2026, 3:45pm

To: 21 August 2026, 2:56pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Pollution Incident

Subject to review on: 21 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 83, Springwell Lock
Ends atBridge 176C (Sewer Pipe)

Descriptions

Update 21 August 2026, 9:57am

Addler and Allan will be on site this morning, 21/08/26, to finalise the clean up. This will hopefully allow the canal to be reopened this afternoon, withstanding any unforeseen complications.

Update 19 August 2026, 2:46pm

The contractor is currently progressing the clean up well. This is not yet complete. As of today we do not have an estimated date when the canal will reopen.

Thank you for your patience.

Update 18 August 2026, 3:49pm

Please note that a contractor has begun containment and clean up in the area, relating to the pollution caused by the fire. The clean up will be completed as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience.

Update 17 August 2026, 2:25pm

Due to the incident that occurred over the weekend the closure will remain in place until a solution can be implemented. Thank you for your patience.

We will update as soon as more information is available.

Original 16 August 2026, 3:40pm

Due to a boating incident below Bridge 176, Springwell Lane, there is now a Navigation Closure between lock 83, Springwell Lock and Bridge 176C , until further notice. This will be reviewed tomorrow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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