Whetstone Lane Lock 35, Glen Parva, Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Detail
From Date: 01/04/2019 08:00
To Date: 15/04/2019 16:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts at: Lock 35 Whetstone Lane Lock
Ends at: Lock 35 Whetstone Lane Lock
Upstream winding hole: Near Bridge 98 (Glen Parva)
Downstream winding hole: Junction with River Soar (Bridge 105A)
Description
After a relatively dry winter, following on from last year’s exceptionally dry summer – one of the hottest and driest on record – reservoirs feeding some parts of the Oxford and Grand Union Canals have not refilled as quickly as would normally be expected.
In order to maximise the available water the Trust is carrying out some further water saving works, on top of our recent winter stoppage programme. At Whetstone Lane Lock, these works include relining of the bottom gate mitre, cill repairs and removal of silt.
Boaters also have a really important role to play and we ask that they help us to save water by making sure that all gates and paddles are closed after use, sharing a lock if possible and waiting for oncoming boats where appropriate.
For more water saving tips go to www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/a-guide-to-boating