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River Soar: Downstream of Lock45, Birstall lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): River Soar

From: 27 June 2026, 12:30pm

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 2 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atLock 45 - Birstall Lock
Ends atCulvert

Description

Original 27 June 2026, 12:21pm

There is a fallen tree approximately 500metres downstream of Birstall lock (what 3 word location : ///vouch.rocky.youth) , the tree is partially blocking the navigation, boaters are requested to proceed with caution.

The fallen tree will be removed by Trust's vegetation management contractors and this notice will be updated.

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