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Calcutt Locks

A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 29 July 2025 to 27 August 2025 — 29 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Grand Union Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
29 July 2025
Status
Reopened 27 August 2025
Days shut
29
CRT reason
Low Water Levels
Cause
Weather
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 · 3

0 days with no update after the last one.

27 August 2025 · 41 days since the previous

This notice for has been superseded by the information contained within this notice: Grand Union Canal, Oxford Canal & Coventry Canal | Canal & River Trust.

17 July 2025 · 2 days since the previous

Please be advised that the passage times through Calcutt Locks have been amended. New operating hours from Tuesday 29th July will be: * 10am to 3pm * Last entry at 2:30pm

15 July 2025 · 0 days since the previous

We have continued to monitor the exceptionally dry conditions and their impact on our reservoirs. Unfortunately, despite all operational efforts to reduce water demand, rainfall remains well below the long-term average, and the situation has not improved. To help conserve water, from Tuesday 29th July we will be introducing restrictions at Calcutt Locks. Restriction Details for Calcutt Locks. * Daily Operating Hours: Navigation will be open from 10am - 4pm. * Last Entry Time: The last boat entry will be permitted at 3:30pm. How You Can Help * Share locks where possible * Wait for other boats before locking through * Avoid unnecessary use of water * Ensure paddles and gates are fully closed after use For further guidance, please refer to the Thrift Code - a set of simple actions boaters can take to save water. We appreciate that these restrictions may cause inconvenience, and our priority remains to reopen full navigation as soon as possible. We sincerely thank you for your patience and support in protecting our precious water resources. Please navigate with care and consideration during this period, especially when delays or queues occur, to ensure everyone's safety. Please be aware that in extreme local circumstances, immediate temporary closures of some stretches may be necessary to protect the network. If you notice any leaks or water-related concerns, please report them to us directly via 0303 040 4040 or email <enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk>

Cite this: Canal closures, “Calcutt Locks”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01980d2b-78e8-7998-8d7d-5f6009cd0184.

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