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The pound between Lock 71 Picketsfield Lock to Lock 72 Cobblers Lock.

A navigation closure on the Kennet & Avon Canal, 3 November 2025 to 5 November 2025 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Kennet & Avon Canal
Region
Wales and South West
Started
3 November 2025
Status
Reopened 5 November 2025
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Information
Cause
Other cause
Asset
Canal or river

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

Water levels recovered.

Where

Updates · 1

2 days with no update after the last one.

3 November 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that due to the paddles being left open at Picketsfield Lock, the pound between Lock 71 and Lock 72 has been drained of water. We are currently working to refill the pound, which is expected to take several days. As a result, navigation in this section is temporarily closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we resolve the issue. You are welcome to contact us at [enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk](mailto:enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk) or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Cite this: Canal closures, “The pound between Lock 71 Picketsfield Lock to Lock 72 Cobblers Lock.”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019a4960-1dfa-7869-b489-8e45e63c1bfd.

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