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Temporary Navigation Closure - Lock 23, Stoke Hammond Lock to Lock 26, Three Locks

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 18 September 2026, 2:15pm

To: 18 September 2026, 4:42pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 23, Stoke Hammond Lock
Ends atLock 26, Three Locks top
Upstream winding holeWinding Hole, south of Bridge 77
Downstream winding holeWinding Hole, Soulbury

Description

Original 18 September 2026, 2:14pm

Please be aware that we will be putting in place a temporary navigation closure due to low water levels, between Lock 23, Stoke Hammond Lock and Lock 26, Three Locks from 9:00am on Monday 21st September until 9:00am on Tuesday 22nd September.

This temporary closure is intended to help improve low water levels and protect the navigation during the current period of reduced water availability.

We appreciate your understanding and patience whilst we manage the water levels in this area.

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