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Lock 47, Dudswell lock

A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 12 January 2026 to 23 January 2026 — 11 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Grand Union Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
12 January 2026
Status
Reopened 23 January 2026
Days shut
11
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Lock

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

Where

Updates · 2

208 days with no update after the last one.

29 June 2025 · 53 days since the previous

Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.

7 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigation and towpath closure are required for top lock gate replacements.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 47, Dudswell lock”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196acca-2f49-7ccf-aaae-1c4669234533.

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