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South Stratford Canal-lock 28 Lowsonford
A navigation closure on the South Stratford Canal, 26 July 2026 to 27 July 2026 — 1 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- South Stratford Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 26 July 2026
- Status
- Reopened 27 July 2026
- Days shut
- 1
- CRT reason
- Vegetation
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
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 tree has been cleared.
Where
- South Stratford Canal: Lock 28, Lowsonford to Lock 28, Lowsonford
Updates · 2
0 days with no update after the last one.
27 July 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Please be advised that our contractors are on site now trying to clear the tree. We thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience.
26 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous
A fallen tree is currently blocking the navigation and towpath at Lock 28 on the South Stratford Canal. Our local team will be attending site to assess the situation and determine whether the obstruction can be safely removed using internal resources. Should specialist equipment or expertise be required, specialist contractors will be instructed to undertake the removal works. For the safety of customers and colleagues, both the towpath and navigation are closed at this location until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide a further update once the assessment has been completed and the next steps have been agreed
Cite this: Canal closures, “South Stratford Canal-lock 28 Lowsonford”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f9f3b-b859-7460-8e07-67d531757644.
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