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Lock 69, Froxfield Lock.

A navigation closure on the Kennet & Avon Canal, 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway: Kennet & Avon Canal
Region: Wales and South West
Started: 17 September 2026
Status: Reopened 18 September 2026
Days shut: 1
CRT reason: Low Water Levels
Cause: Cause not stated
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

Water levels have recovered,

Where

Kennet & Avon Canal: Lock 69, Froxfield Top Lock to Lock 69, Froxfield Top Lock

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

18 September 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Further to the notice below, please be advised that water levels at Froxfield Lock have recovered and the navigation is now open. Thank you for your patience.

17 September 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that Froxfield Lock is currently closed due to low water levels and in response to customer feedback regarding navigational conditions. The situation is being monitored closely and it is anticipated that water levels will recover sufficiently to allow the lock to reopen by the weekend. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 69, Froxfield Lock.”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01a0afad-3727-7e2c-840a-f48c5f7dc040.

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