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Lock 9, Mile end Regents Canal

A navigation closure on the Regent's Canal, 24 July 2026 to 15 August 2026 — 22 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Regent's Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
24 July 2026
Status
Reopened 15 August 2026
Days shut
22
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 · 5

1 days with no update after the last one.

14 August 2026 · 3 days since the previous

Please be advised all repair works are complete at Mile End Lock, and the area is being cleared. The lock will reopen at 9am tomorrow morning.

11 August 2026 · 7 days since the previous

The essential repair work at Mile End Lock is due to start on Thursday 13th August and is expected to take two days to complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding while the repairs are being completed.

Earlier updates · 3

4 August 2026 · 6 days since the previous

Please be advised our engineer is continuing to establish a timeline for the required repairs. We will provide a further update as soon as more information becomes available. We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

29 July 2026 · 5 days since the previous

We hope to advise a timeline of repair on Monday 3rd August.

24 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Due to an issue with a broken balance beam, the lock has been closed until a repair can be completed. Updates will be added to this notice as further information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 9, Mile end Regents Canal”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f94ad-42ac-7e28-86a9-b60455a3ad3f.

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