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[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

Notice Alert
Grand Union Canal
Location: Braunston Lock Flight - Grand Union Canal
Starts At: Lock 1, Braunston
Ends At: Lock 6, Top Lock
Wednesday 15 June 2022 07:00 until Wednesday 15 June 2022 10:00
Type: Navigation Restriction 
Reason: Maintenance , damaged ground paddle

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

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⁦@CRTEastMidlands⁩ this worsening leak that seems to cause regular empty pounds Lock 4 Braunston needs attention

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

This Saturday 4th June at 11.00am there is a Duck Race and there will be three periods of closure , involving lock Three . Unfortunately no one has told the VLKs, so all we can advise is EXPECT DELAYS .

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

@I_am_Contented We’ve done similar, a nice little run along that line, then boat to the end .

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A nice steady morning on the flight yesterday, boats going toward Crick for the show, a boat pole returned , a newby helped all the way to the top .

[UKbyBoat @EnglandByBoat]

Stuck! The pound is so low between locks 30 and 29 (I think) on Oxford canal that I’m stuck in the middle of this lift bridge. ⁦@CRTBoating⁩ ⁦@CRTContactUs⁩

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

Update on 24/05/2022
Grand Union
Following an engineering assessment of lock 75 navigation for narrow beam boats is now available.

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

@I_am_Contented Between bridges 41 and 42

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

Ashby Canal now open , tree cleared

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Notice Alert
Grand Union Canal
Location: Lock 75 to Lock 76
Up Stream Winding Hole: South of Winkwell Lock 61
Down Stream Winding Hole: South of Common Moor Lock 79
Monday 23 May 2022 19:45 until further notice
Type: Navigation Closure 
Reason: Repair

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

Low water in@pounds 4 and 5 on flight today

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

At 2811 metres long, Blisworth Tunnel is one of the longest canal tunnels in Britain 🤯

Incredibly, the tunnel was originally dug by hand, however has been reconstructed and repaired since, leading to what stands today 💙

Have you been through Blisworth Tunnel?

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

@CanalRiverTrust Yes , several times

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

Grand Union Canal
Location: Buckby Lock 7 - Grand Union Canal
Starts At: Lock 7, Top Lock
Ends At: Lock 7, Top Lock
Tuesday 17 May 2022 until Thursday 19 May 2022 23:59
Type: Navigation Closure 
Reason: Maintenance

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

A who’s flag is this ?

[Braunston Locks @BraunstonLocks]

@bsbnutter @Scarcliffenick Makes a good cup of tea for the volunteer lock keepers who bring him down the flight as well 🫖🫖

[Watford Locks @WatfordLocks]

Sage, mint, chives and parsley coming along nicely @WatfordLocks

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@CRTWestMidlands also known as Ivy Bridge

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@CRTWestMidlands Bridge 98 GrandUnion / Oxford , the steps approach to the canal and the stile leading to are in a dangerous condition . Please confirm your responsibility and action to repair? Thanks