Notice Archive / Lock 52 -lock 53 Grand Union closure at 15:30
Navigation Closure Notice from 16 January 2026 at 08:58 to Ongoing. Starting at Lock 52, Gas 2 Lock, ending at Lock 53.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 16 January 2026 at 08:58 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 52, Gas 2 Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 53 |
Updates
16 January 2026 at 14:16
We have been advised the locks will be re-opened at 09:00 and this pattern of closure will continue until the team has assessed the locks can remail fully open.
16 January 2026 at 12:38
Please be aware both lock 52 and 53 will be closed at 15:30 each evening until further notice
16 January 2026 at 09:05
Due to tampering with water levels we have had to make the decision to close the lock at 15:30 today . Please keep an eye on this notice for further updates.