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Lock 52 Gas 2, Berkhamsted

A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 3 February 2026 to 4 February 2026 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Grand Union Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
3 February 2026
Status
Reopened 4 February 2026
Days shut
1
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 · 1

61 days with no update after the last one.

5 December 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A dewatered lock head is required to replace a broken ground paddle post, this will require stop plank installation, the stoppage will start at lock 51 for water control and safety purposes. Navigation closed, Towpath remains open.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 52 Gas 2, Berkhamsted”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019aee5f-5d12-77ae-82f3-0f15407efdab.

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