Lock 38, Kings Lock, near Aylestone, Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Detail

From Date: 05/11/2018 08:00

To Date: 14/12/2018 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Starts at: Lock 38 Kings Lock

Ends at: Lock 38 Kings Lock

Upstream winding hole: Near Bridge 98, Glen Parva.

Downstream winding hole: Above Freemans Meadow Lock 41 near Aylestone (50ft craft above Aylestone Mills Lock 39).

Updates

19/09/2018 15:33

The closure is required for the replacement of the top and bottom lock gates.

Our suggested downstream winding holes have been amended to take advantage of the river sections of the navigation.

Description

Replacement of the top and bottom lock gates