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Blisworth Tunnel

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 21 August 2026, 7:30am

To: 21 August 2026, 9:30am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBlisworth Tunnel
Ends atBlisworth Tunnel

Description

Original 19 August 2026, 11:30am

Blisworth tunnel will be closed to traffic from 7.30am, possibly until 9.30am on Friday 21st August for the passage of a widebeam boat travelling from Stoke Bruerne to Blisworth.   

Boats may enter the tunnel if directed to do so by a Trust representative at the tunnel portal or after 9.30am if no representative is present.  

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