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Lock 32, Lowsonford
A navigation closure on the South Stratford Canal, 21 May 2026 to 22 May 2026 — 1 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- South Stratford Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 21 May 2026
- Status
- Reopened 22 May 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.
What CRT said it was for
The lock is now back open again.
Where
- South Stratford Canal: Lock 32 to Lock 32
Updates · 1
1 days with no update after the last one.
21 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Navigation is currently closed at Lowsonford Lock 32 on the South Stratford Canal due to a mechanical failure. A paddle frame has become detached, rendering the lock inoperable. Our teams are currently assessing the issue and formulating a repair plan. A further update will be provided tomorrow. (22/05/26) We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this issue.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 32, Lowsonford”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e4a68-b4f8-729f-a6af-7fbea5d7b797.
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