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Between Springwell Lock (83) and Coppermill Lock

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 22 August 2026, 9:02am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 29 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 83, Springwell Lock
Ends atBridge 176A (Footbridge)

Descriptions

Update 1 September 2026, 12:58pm

Please be aware that there is now only one sunken boat remaining in the water between Springwell Lock and Coppermill Lock.

The boat has a yellow boom around it for visibility, but please take extra care when passing through this area and allow plenty of space where possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Original 21 August 2026, 3:29pm

There are two sunken boats still in the water between Springwell Lock and Coppermill Lock. They have a yellow boom around them, but please take care when passing.

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