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Lock 23, Stoke Hammond Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 21 August 2026, 3:25pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 24 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 23, Stoke Hammond Lock
Ends atLock 23, Stoke Hammond Lock

Descriptions

Update 21 August 2026, 3:24pm

Please be advised the review date will now be Monday 24th August . Thank you for your patience whilst this issue is resolved.

Original 21 August 2026, 3:17pm

Due to an issue with a back pump we will have to temporarily close the lock whilst contractors attend to a repair. Please check this notice for updates.

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