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Lock 59 Winkwell Locks

A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 3 August 2026 to 4 August 2026 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Grand Union Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
3 August 2026
Status
Reopened 4 August 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 paddles have been repaired and the lock is now operational

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

4 August 2026 · 1 days since the previous

We are pleased to advise the repairs have been completed and all paddles are operational. The lock is now open for passage.

3 August 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Due to an issue with the two bottom paddles which is causing water levels to drop between locks 58 - 59 we are closing lock 59 whilst our team undertake a repair. We appreciate your patience whilst our team work towards fixing this issue.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 59 Winkwell Locks”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019fc794-e671-71ea-a70a-fb5f0c0b1af9.

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