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Navigation Closure - Regent's Canal, Lock 8 Old Ford, Bow

A navigation closure on the Regent's Canal, 12 May 2026 to 18 May 2026 — 6 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Regent's Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
12 May 2026
Status
Reopened 18 May 2026
Days shut
6
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Struck by boat or vehicle
Asset
Lock

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 1

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13 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

A stoppage is required to replace the top gates and balance beams at LK 8 Old Ford, the existing gates had emergency holding repairs made in November 2025, after being severely damaged due to boat strike. Top stop plank installation is required to carry out the gate replacement, with a navigation closure in place. Navigation will start and end at Old Ford Lock 8

Cite this: Canal closures, “Navigation Closure - Regent's Canal, Lock 8 Old Ford, Bow”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ce7b2-c719-710e-9d9f-964c518950cd.

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