Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock 38 though to River Soar at Redhill Lock 59

Completed: Water levels have started to come down between the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The navigation is 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), River Soar

From: 16 December 2025, 8am

To: 27 December 2025, 1:09pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: High Water Levels

Subject to review on: 2 January 2026

Locations

Closest waterway	River Soar
Starts at	Bridge 2 (See note)
Ends at	Lock 59 - Redhill Lock

Closest waterway	Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts at	Lock 38 - Kings Lock
Ends at	Bridge 112 - West Bridge

Descriptions

Update 24 December 2025, 7:54am

Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.

Update 22 December 2025, 10:23am

Original 16 December 2025, 8:52am

We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed.