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Lock 45 Birstall Lock, Birstall, River Soar

Starts: 29 November 2019 08:00 am

Ends: 13 December 2019 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atLock 45 Birstall Lock
Ends atLock 45 Birstall Lock
Upstream winding holeNear Bridge 4, at the end of the straight mile.
Downstream winding holeThurmaston Lock 46.

Updates

22/11/2019 09:35

Due to delays on the stoppage at Belgrave Lock 44, as a result of flooding, the start of the stoppage at Birstall Lock 45 will now be delayed until Friday 29th November.

This will allow a window of navigation on Thursday 28th November.

The end date of the stoppage is not affected.

Description

Carry out repairs to the cill and mitre, as well as repairs to the mooring wall.

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