Description
Original 27 April 2026, 2:26pm
A navigation closure is required to carry out dewatering of the lock flight and side ponds for fisheries management purposes. Please note, the navigation will be closed between lock 8 and 17
Foxton Lock Flight
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
From: 1 February 2027, 8am
To: 3 February 2027, 4pm inclusive
Region: East Midlands
Reason: Maintenance
Programme: Winter works
Location
| Closest waterway | Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) |
| Starts at | Lock 8 |
| Ends at | Lock 17 |
| Upstream winding hole | Adjacent to Bridge 52, Laughton Hills Bridge |
| Downstream winding hole | Upstream of Bridge 65, Debdale Wharf Bridge |
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