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Lock 36 - Gees Lock - Near Whetstone

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

From: 19 January 2026, 8am

To: 13 March 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atLock 36 - Gees Lock
Ends atLock 36 - Gees Lock
Upstream winding holeNear Bridge 98 (Glen Parva)
Downstream winding holePillings

Descriptions

Update 19 December 2025, 7:57am

Due to ongoing flooding at the Kegworth Lock 46 stoppage, we are currently unable to remove plant and equipment from the site by workboat. This will also delay the transport of equipment and materials to Gees Lock, which has no road access and can only be reached by workboat. As a result, the Gees Lock stoppage will now run from 19 January to 13 March. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while we work to safely manage the impacts of the flooding.

Original 7 May 2025, 10:55pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for top and bottom gate replacement and general lock repairs.

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