Lock 100 Sulhamstead Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal

Further to the notice below, we would like to advise our customers that our Engineers and Operations teams have attended site and confirmed that a replacement balance beam is required.

Unfortunately, there is a significant lead time for a replacement beam to be manufactured and delivered.

We are currently exploring alternative options and will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Unfortunately, damage has occurred to the balance beam at Lock 100 (Sulhamstead Lock), resulting in the lock being temporarily inoperable.

Our engineers are currently assessing the damage and investigating the cause. We will provide a further update as soon as more information becomes available.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

Unfortunately there has been some damage to the balance beam at Lock 100 Sulhamstead Lock which has made the lock inoperable.

A further update will be provided on the morning of Monday 3rd August with a more specific timeline for repair.