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Hydraulic fault at Winkwell Swingbridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 2 November 2026, 8:25am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 6 November 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Ends atBridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Upstream winding holeWinding hole , Cowroast
Downstream winding holeWinding Hole, Winkwell

Descriptions

Update 2 November 2026, 11:19am

Contractors are scheduled to attend the swing bridge tomorrow to investigate and address the hydraulic failure. Further updates will be added to this notice as they are received. Thank you again for your cooperation and patience.

Original 2 November 2026, 8:18am

Unfortunately the swing bridge has developed an hydraulic fault. Our engineers have been informed and contractors are due to attend to fix the issue. This notice will be updated when work has been completed. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

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