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Fenny Stratford Lock 22

A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 21 May 2026 to 27 May 2026 — 6 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Grand Union Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
21 May 2026
Status
Reopened 27 May 2026
Days shut
6
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.

What CRT said it was for

Lock 22 has reopened following the necessary repairs.

Where

Updates · 3

1 days with no update after the last one.

26 May 2026 · 4 days since the previous

Please be aware that a full closure of the lock will be in place on Wednesday 27/05/2026 for the repair to be undertaken, and there will be no assisted passages on Wednesday. Following this, assisted passages will resume on : Thursday 28th May 10:00 - 12:00 Friday 29th May 10:00 - 12:00 Please check this notice for any updates. Thank you for your patience and co-operation.

22 May 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Thank you for your patience whilst our teams continue to address the issue at this lock. Assisted passages will operate at the following times: Friday 22/05/2026 to Tuesday 26/05/2026 10:00 - 12:00 Please note a full closure of the lock will be in place on Wednesday 27/05/2026 Assisted passage will then resume on Thursday 28/05/2026 10:00 - 12:00 and will remain in place until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.    

21 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Due to an issue with the bottom gate coming out of its cup, the lock is closed temporarily whilst a repair is underway. This notice will be updated when further information becomes available. Thank you for your patience. W3W ///papers.violin.slave

Cite this: Canal closures, “Fenny Stratford Lock 22”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e4a0e-347c-7d99-a39a-e45439c8ca6d.

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