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Out of Service - Bridge 147, Wink Well Swing bridge, Bourne End
A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 7 August 2026 to 13 August 2026 — 6 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Grand Union Canal
- Region
- London and South East
- Started
- 7 August 2026
- Status
- Reopened 13 August 2026
- Days shut
- 6
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Wear and tear
- Asset
- Swing bridge
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 repair has now been completed and the bridge is operational
Where
- Grand Union Canal: Bridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge to Bridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Updates · 4
0 days with no update after the last one.
13 August 2026 · 3 days since the previous
We are pleased to advise a repair has been completed and the bridge is now operational. Thank you for your patience whilst the work was undertaken.
10 August 2026 · 2 days since the previous
We have been advised that a replacement part is currently being sourced for this repair. Unfortunately, this means we need to extend this notice until the part has been received and fitted. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding and will provide a further update as soon as more information becomes available.
Earlier updates · 2
8 August 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Due to a hydraulic fault, Bridge 147, Winkwell Swing Bridge remains out of service. We are currently waiting for a replacement part, which is preventing repairs from being completed. Contractors will be on site on Monday 10 August and repairs will be carried out once the part has arrived. A further update will be provided on Monday 10 August.
7 August 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Please be advised that, due to a hydraulic fault, Bridge 147 Wink Well Swing Bridge is currently out of service. Our team is aware of the issue and will attend as soon as possible to carry out the necessary repairs and restore the bridge to full operation. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to get the bridge back into service. This notice will be updated as soon as we have any further information to share. Thank you for your understanding.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Out of Service - Bridge 147, Wink Well Swing bridge, Bourne End”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019fdc4e-246e-7c33-a6d1-7d03721806ea.
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