The end date of this restriction notice has been updated to reflect the change of the date the repairs, which is now Wednesday 13th August.

More information can be found in the related notice: Lock 18, Stoke Bruerne | Canal & River Trust

We now have a confirmed date for a temporary repair to this lock. This will take place on 5th August and more details on this can be found Lock 18, Stoke Bruerne | Canal & River Trust

Until this time widebeam boats cannot use the lock, however passage will be possible following the repair.

Please also note that there is a local restriction on Lock opening times at Stoke Bruerne to help conserve water. Details of this restriction can be found here Stoke Bruerne Locks 14 to 20 | Canal & River Trust

The anchor block that holds the top offside gate has been damaged on Lock 18, Stoke Bruerne. This means the gate won't open.

Narrowboats can still get through, but wide-beam boats will not be able to travel through the lock until repairs have been carried out.

We do not have a timescale for these repairs yet, but will update this notice as soon as we have further information.