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From Kibworth Top Lock 18 to Kings Lock 38

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

From: 27 July 2026, 3pm

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 18 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atLock 18 - Kibworth Top Lock
Ends atLock 38 - Kings Lock

Description

Original 21 July 2026, 5:04pm

We have continued to monitor the water levels, but despite our best efforts, the decision has been made to close this section from Tuesday 28th July.

Kings Lock and Kibworth Lock will be locked from 3pm on Monday 27th July.

We would encourage all boaters to move off this stretch while navigation is still possible, however movement in between the locks will still be available.

The situation is being continually monitored and reviewed, and should water levels recover to safe levels, we may revert back to restricted opening times. We will continue to keep customers updated as the situation develops.

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