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Stoke Hammond, Locks 22 – 26

A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 — 4 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Grand Union Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
16 February 2026
Status
Reopened 20 February 2026
Days shut
4
CRT reason
3rd Party Works
Cause
Nothing failed
Asset
Canal or river

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 4

8 days with no update after the last one.

12 February 2026 · 16 days since the previous

We wanted to update you on the planned stoppage. Due to the current high water levels, our teams have been unable to begin works on site as scheduled, so the navigation will remain open for the time being. The stoppage has now been rescheduled and will run from 16 February to 20 February. We will keep you informed of any further changes and appreciate your patience while we work to resume activities safely.

27 January 2026 · 20 days since the previous

Due to high water levels in the area, the start of the planned stoppage has had to be rescheduled to 02/02/2026. We will be working to claw back the lost time and the end date will remain unchanged. We apologise for the short notice of this change and thank you for your understanding.

Earlier updates · 2

7 January 2026 · 245 days since the previous

Following an on-site review, it has been determined that the length of canal required for surveying to collect the necessary data is shorter than originally planned. The stoppage will now take place between Lock 22 and Lock 26 and will run from 26 January to 20 February.

7 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigational closure is required for pound water seepage testing.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Stoke Hammond, Locks 22 – 26”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196aca1-3b8c-7711-984f-c37e9298fb5c.

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