Hertford Union Locks 1 to 3 closed due to boat strike
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Detail
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 12/8/2025, 11:30:00 AM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 1, Top Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 3, Bottom Lock |
Updates
12 December 2025 at 09:00
The Hertford Union will remain closed indefinitely at this time. We will have an inspection from our engineers by 19.12.2025.
We will be able to publish our estimated timeline for any remedial works and the estimated closure length in the New Year.
9 December 2025 at 16:06
The damage will be assessed by our engineers to design any possible repair. Update to follow.
8 December 2025 at 11:36
Please be advised that a navigation closure is in place between Locks 1 and 3 on the Hertford Union Canal due to a boat strike.
We'll update this notice with more information once our reactive teams have evaluated the damage.