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Kegworth New Lock 56

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Soar

From: 2 February 2026, 8am

To: 20 February 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atLock 56 - Kegworth New Lock
Ends atLock 56 - Kegworth New Lock

Description

Original 19 January 2026, 10:42am

Kegworth New Lock 56 will be closed from 8am on 2nd February to 4pm on 20th February.

This closure is to carry out essential repairs to the bottom lock gates, improving the lock's operation following the recent replacement of the top gates ahead of the spring boating season.

Unfortunately, these works could not be completed during the original closure due to delays caused by severe weather and flooding conditions. Extending the previous stoppage at Kegworth Lock 56 would have prevented us from delivering the planned lock gate replacement at Gees Lock on the Leicester Line.

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