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North Grove Lock 71

CRT cancelled this notice, so it never took effect. It is kept here because it was published, and it is excluded from every closure figure.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway

Grand Union Canal

Region

London and South East

Started

16 February 2026

Status

cancelled

Days shut

—

CRT reason

Repair

What CRT said it was for

Please be advised that the planned navigation closure has now been removed. The works originally scheduled for this period have been deferred due to an emergency increase in scope elsewhere on the network. We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding while we prioritise essential safety works.

Where

• Grand Union Canal: Lock 71 to Lock 71

Updates · 2

221 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 bank landing and top gate repairs.

Cite this: Canal closures, “North Grove Lock 71”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196ace3-0023-7fe0-bd66-64e971f7fbe3.

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