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Stamp End Lock 1

A navigation closure on the River Witham, 17 October 2025 to 17 November 2025 — 31 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Witham
Region
East Midlands
Started
17 October 2025
Status
Reopened 17 November 2025
Days shut
31
CRT reason
Maintenance
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.

What CRT said it was for

The work at Stamp End Lock is now complete and the lock is open. Please check our website (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices) for any other restrictions to navigation in this area.

Where

Updates · 3

17 days with no update after the last one.

31 October 2025 · 21 days since the previous

Unfortunately, a delay with the supply of material needed for the work to Stamp End Lock has meant that work will not be finished on Monday 3rd November as originally planned.   We will update this notice by Monday 17th November or sooner if we have more information.   

10 October 2025 · 4 days since the previous

The scaffolding installation has been delayed and the Lock will now remain open until Friday 17th October.

6 October 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Stamp End Lock on the River Witham will be closed from 13th October to 3rd November for essential maintenance. Boats will be unable to use the lock for the duration of these works.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Stamp End Lock 1”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0199b8d2-630a-75b2-9ce3-0b755829d625.

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