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Braunston Tunnel

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 12 November 2026, 7:30am

To: 12 November 2026, 8:30am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBraunston Tunnel
Ends atBraunston Tunnel

Description

Original 2 November 2026, 11am

Braunston tunnel will be closed to traffic from 7.30a, possibly until 8.30am on Thursday 12th November for the passage of a widebeam boat travelling from Welton to Braunston.   

Boats may enter the tunnel if directed to do so by a Trust representative at the tunnel portal or after 8.30am if no representative is present.  

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