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Lock 10, Long Buckby, Grand Union Canal.

Starts: 16 November 2020 08:00 am

Ends: 11 December 2020 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 7, Top Lock
Ends atLock 13
Upstream winding holeJunction with the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal).
Downstream winding holeNear Bridge 25, Weedon Wharf

Updates

23/11/2020 17:05

When the chamber at Lock 10 was drained we found, unfortunately, the cill and surrounding concrete on the lower gate were in much worse condition than expected. We need to take this opportunity to replace the cill and concrete to reduce the risk of having to do further repairs next year.

We require an additional two weeks to carry out these works but our construction team will do everything they can to open the navigation as soon as it is safe to do so.

22/10/2020 13:01

Please be aware, in order to help maintain water levels in the area, we will be closing the Buckby Flight from Lock 7 to Lock 13 during the period of this stoppage.

The navigation will be de-watered between Locks 10 and 11 whilst the repairs at Lock 10 are carried out.

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