Locks 42, 43 and 44 - Marsworth Flight

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Detail

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date1/6/2026, 1:00:00 PM
End Date3/13/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Start LocationLock 42
Ends LocationLock 44

Updates

7 January 2026 at 11:38

Please be advised that the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.

19 December 2025 at 15:02

Please note that the navigation will remain open on 5 January while we mobilise to the works site.  The navigation will then close at 1:00 pm on 6 January. Thank you for your understanding.

7 May 2025 at 22:06

This navigation and towpath closure encompasses three pieces of work. We will be doing a top & bottom gate replacement on lock 42, bottom gate replacement on lock 43 and bottom gate replacement and repairs to the top gate of lock 44.