Lock 48, Dudswell Lock, Grand Union Canal.

Detail

From Date: 11/01/2021 08:00

To Date: 21/01/2021 14:04 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Grand Union Canal

Starts at: Lock 47, Dudswell Lock

Ends at: Lock 49, Northchurch Lock

Upstream winding hole: Above Lock 46, Cowroast.

Downstream winding hole: Below Lock 61, Winkwell

Updates

21/01/2021 14:04

We are pleased to confirm the repairs at Lock 48 are now complete and the navigation is open.

27/10/2020 11:41

Further to our previous update for this stoppage, we apologise as a mistake was made regarding the revised dates. 

The start date for the closure of the navigation will be a week later than originally published, as well as the finish date being a week earlier. 

Please note the new dates of 11th January to 22nd January 2021.

Thank you.

26/10/2020 14:25

Repairs at Lock 48 will now include relining of both the top and bottom gates in order to reduce leakage. 

Replacement of the gates has been deferred to allow more urgent arising works to be completed elsewhere. 

Please note the new end date for this stoppage.

Description

A stoppage is required to enable replacement of the top and bottom gates.

01/06/2020:  The information above is a draft notice of works planned as part of our winter 2020/21 stoppages programme.  This is subject to change depending on the latest advice from the UK government on coronavirus.  Please follow our guidance relating to coronavirus when using the canals and towpaths https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/coronavirus.