Waterway Notices / Sawbridgeworth Lock 5
Navigation and Towpath Closure beginning 2 November 2026 at 08:00 to 18 December 2026 at 16:00 at Lock 5, Sawbridgeworth Lock.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation and Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 2 November 2026 at 08:00 |
| End Date | 18 December 2026 at 16:00 |
| Start Location | Lock 5, Sawbridgeworth Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 5, Sawbridgeworth Lock |
Updates
7 September 2026 at 08:45
A navigation and towpath closure are required to facilitate refurbishment of the bottom lock gate at Lock 5. Please note that the timing of these works has changed since they were first notified and the closure will now take place before Christmas. The scope of works remains unchanged.
23 June 2026 at 12:25
A navigation and towpath closure are required to facilitate a bottom lock gate refirbishment on Lock 5.