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River Stort - Twyford Lock

Starts: 31 August 2019 09:00 am

Ends: 4 October 2019 03:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Stort
Starts atLock 2, Twyford Lock
Ends atLock 2, Twyford Lock

Updates

12/09/2019 12:35

Due to some improvement with the water level on the River Stort, Twyford Lock will also be re-opened this weekend (Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of September) between 10 am - 12 noon to enable boat passage in addition to Monday - Friday as stated in the previous update.

For more information or further assistance, please call our Customer Support Team on 03030 404040 or email - enquiries.londonsoutheast@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

11/09/2019 17:24

Due to some improvement with the water level on the River Stort, Twyford Lock will be re-opened from tomorrow between 10 am - 12 noon, Monday - Friday to enable boat passage.

For more information or further assistance, please call our Customer Support Team on 03030 404040 or email - enquiries.londonsoutheast@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

10/09/2019 16:22

Due to some improvement with the water level on the River Stort, Twyford Lock will be re-opened from tomorrow between 10 am - 12 noon from Monday - Friday to enable boat passage.

For more information or further assistance, please call our Customer Support Team on 03030 404040 or email - enquiries.londonsoutheast@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

04/09/2019 16:57

Lock 2, Twyford Lock will remain closed until Monday morning as low water is still causing problems.

The Local Operations Team will be continuing to review this situation with a view to reopen the Lock when practically possible.

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

03/09/2019 15:00

Following on from assessments today, Lock 2, Twyford Lock will remain closed for a further 24 hours.

The Local Operations Team will be continuing to review this situation with a view to reopen the Lock when practically possible.

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

02/09/2019 10:54

Lock 2, Twyford Lock will remain closed for a further 24 hours.

The Local Operations Team will be continuing to review this situation with a view to reopen the Lock when practically possible.

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

Description

Following on from onsite assessments this morning from our Local Operations Team, Lock 2, Twyford Lock will now be closed until Monday the 2nd of September in order to help conserve water.

The Local Operations Team will be continuing to review this situation with a view to reopen the Lock when practically possible.

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

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