K&A Canal Hungerford Marsh Lock stoppage delayed

The stoppage to fit new lock gates at Hungerford Marsh Lock (73) on the Kennet & Avon Canal planned for tommorow has been delayed because of access problems.  If those problems can be resolved the work will start on Monday 16 January.

The planned stoppage at  Crofton Bottom Lock (Beech Grove Lock 63) begins tomorrow (Monday 9 January 2012) as planned.

Planned open day at Hungerford Marsh lock
There is an open day planned at Hungerford Marsh Lock on Saturday 21 January 2012 — it is possible that this could be postponed because of the late start of the work there — more information will follow.