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Completed: We have managed a repair to the paddle and the locks are now open. Please check our website (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices) for any other restrictions to navigation in this area.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
From: 20 July 2025, 1:32pm
To: 21 July 2025, 9:57am inclusive
Region: East Midlands
Reason: Repair
Subject to review on: 21 July 2025
| Closest waterway | Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) |
| Starts at | Lock 8 |
| Ends at | Lock 17 |
Unfortunately due to a paddle failure on the Foxton Lock flight we have had to make the decision to close the lock flight, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our direct services colleagues and customer operations team will be on site first thing in the morning to assess the situation - We will update this notice before close of play on Monday the 21st July.
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