Lock 2, Twyford Lock

Detail

From Date: 21/08/2019 15:00

To Date: 24/08/2019 15:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: River Stort

Starts at: Lock 2, Twyford Lock

Ends at: Lock 2, Twyford Lock

Updates

23/08/2019 10:07

Following on from further assessments this morning it has been decided that Lock 2, Twyford Lock, will remain closed for a further 24 hours.

Further monitoring will be undertaken over the weekend to ascertain whether the Lock will need to remain closed or is able to be opened on Saturday the 24th of August.

For further information over the Bank Holiday Weekend, Customers are advised to call Customer Services on 0303 040 4040 or Freephone Canals on 0800 47 999 47 if the query is urgent. 

22/08/2019 10:02

Following on from assessments this morning it has been decided that due to ongoing low water levels, Lock 2, Twyford Lock, will remain closed for a further 24 hours.

Further assessments will be made on Friday the 23rd of August as to whether the Lock can be opened after this time.

Description

Following on from on-site assessments, Lock 2, Twyford Lock will be closed for the next 24 hours. Ashing of the gates is also being undertaken.

We are monitoring the situation and will review levels in the morning and will look at reopening the lock as soon as practically possible. Please be patient during this time and contact us on 0303 040 4040 for local updates and further information.