Navigation Closure - Hertford Union Canal, Top Lock, Lock 1 - Bottom Lock, Lock 3, Bow/Hackney Wick

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Navigation Closure - Hertford Union Canal, Top Lock, Lock 1 - Bottom Lock, Lock 3, Bow/Hackney Wick

Hertford Union Canal

Type

Navigation Closure

Reason

Low Water Levels

Region

London and South East

Last update

Thu, Sep 24

Timing

Thu, Jul 30

Review expected Mon, Oct 19

Affected location

Hertford Union Canal

Lock 1, Top Lock to Lock 3, Bottom Lock

Update history

Thu, Sep 24

Please be advised that due to the continued low water levels, the Hertford Union Canal closure has been extended. Although we may see some rainfall and the heatwave is now behind us, we are still experiencing the effects of the drought. The situation will be reviewed on Monday 19th October and a further update will be provided at that time. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this period.

Wed, Aug 19

Please be advised that due to the continued low water levels, the Hertford Union Canal closure has been extended. This is to help our ongoing efforts to manage the water levels across the wider network and to maintain navigational Safety. The situation will be reviewed on Thursday, 24 September and a further update will be provided at that time. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this period.

Tue, Aug 4

Please be advised that due to the continued low water levels, the Hertford Union Canal closure has been extended. The situation will be reviewed on Friday, 21 August and a further update will be provided at that time. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this period.

Mon, Aug 3

Please be advised due to the continued low water levels, we have extended the closure on the Hertford Union Canal. We will review this on Wednesday 5th August. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this time.

Wed, Jul 29

As part of our ongoing efforts to manage and recover water levels across the wider network, a navigation closure is necessary on the Hertford Union Canal between Top Lock, Lock 1 and Bottom Lock, Lock 3 on the Hertford Union Canal.      Whilst we understand that closures can be disruptive, this action is being taken to help safeguard the network and support future navigation.    We will close the navigation at 15:00 on Thursday 30th July and we will review the navigation conditions on Monday 3rd August and provide a further update.    We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Conditions can change. Check local signage and the latest official notice before travelling.

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