Denham Deep Lock 87

Detail

From Date: 21/11/2019 09:00

To Date: 19/12/2019 15:16 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Grand Union Canal

Starts at: Lock 87, Denham Lock

Ends at: Lock 87, Denham Lock

Updates

19/12/2019 15:16

Please be informed that Denham Deep Lock repair works have been completed. The lock is now operable and open to all boat passage.

16/12/2019 13:25

Update:

The offside bottom timber heel post has a vertical split and is currently unsafe to operate; the navigation will remain closed whilst the repair is carried out. The repair consists of steel re-enforcement plate which replaces the heel.

The work to stabilise the damaged gate commenced Thursday 12th December, on Saturday, the contractor lifted the balance beam to assess further the fix which highlighted further fabrication, we are forecasting to be complete by Wednesday 18th December

Updates will follow soon and for further assistance, please contact our Customer Service team on 03030 404040.

05/12/2019 13:02

Update:

After the completion of boat passage trial yesterday, Denham Deep Lock was deemed too unsafe to operate and requires additional anchor support, narrowboat passage is anticipated to commence following the additional gate securing measures from W/C 16th December to allow for the concrete to fully cure.

A longer term solution is being worked on by the local Construction team.

Thanks for your patience and understanding once again and please contact our Customer Service Team on 03030404040 for further assistance.

29/11/2019 16:28

Denham Lock Update:

Please be informed that Denham Deep Lock remains closed and won’t be opened as anticipated for this weekend. We are continuously reviewing the situation, and we envisage the lock may re-open to narrowboat passage mid - next week.

Thanks for your understanding and please contact our Customer Service Team on 03030404040 for further assistance.

28/11/2019 10:46

Update:

The offside bottom timber heel post has a vertical split and is currently unsafe to operate; therefore, the navigation will remain closed for the time being. 

We are currently reviewing a short term solution to see if we can assist travel for narrowboats through the lock. 

Description

Please be advised:

Denham Deep Lock is closed to the Grand Union Canal due to a fault with the bottom offside gate collar. Our Operations Team will attempt to fix the lock and we will provide updates as soon as possible.

We kindly advise customers to seek an alternative route or avoid the stated Lock whilst repair works are ongoing.

Thank you for your understanding.

For further assistance please contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040