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Original 3 July 2026, 2pm
We're introducing temporary water-saving restrictions between Kibworth Top Lock 18 and Kings Lock 38.
We want to reassure boaters that water holdings across the canal network are currently healthy. On the Leicester Line, while reservoir levels are higher than they were at this point last year, the combination of water loss through evaporation during the heat wave, and, in some instances, paddles being left open, means we're taking these steps to conserve the available water. We relined the gate at Bush Lock last week (22 June) and are working on more fixes to save water along the stretch.
From Friday 17th July at 3pm we will be restricting passage between Kibworth Top Lock 18 and Kings Lock 38.
Locks will be open from 10am to 3pm daily.
Please note that this means you will not be able to cruise through this section in one day.
Please share locks if you're able and use water carefully, shutting lock gates and paddles after use, to help preserve water. This is more important than ever during prolonged periods of hot and dry weather. If you see that water levels are looking unusually low, please let us know. Our teams actively manage water levels and can carefully refill low pounds, making sure moored boats on other parts of the canal stay safe.
We will continue to monitor the water levels and provide further updates on a regular basis. Restrictions will be removed as soon as soon as it is possible to do so.
