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

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Soar, Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

From: 28 May 2026, 8:01am

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: High Water Levels

Subject to review on: 2 June 2026

Locations

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atBridge 2 (See note)
Ends atLock 59 - Redhill Lock
Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atLock 38 - Kings Lock
Ends atBridge 112 - West Bridge

Description

Original 28 May 2026, 8am

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.  

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