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Pack Horse Bridge (Leicester Line - Grand Union Canal) to Redhill Lock (River Soar)

Starts: 25 October 2019 12:00 am

Ends: 21 November 2019 03:25 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Locations

Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atBridge 105, Pack Horse Bridge
Ends atBridge 105, Pack Horse Bridge
Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atLock 59 Redhill Lock
Ends atLock 59 Redhill Lock

Updates

21/11/2019 15:25

The Grand Union Canal from Pack Horse Bridge, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock has now come out of flood. The water levels are still quite high and so we ask customers to proceed with extreme caution. Please keep checking the website for regular flood updates.

21/11/2019 15:25

04/11/2019 13:48

The Grand Union Canal from Pack Horse Bridge, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock has gone back into flood and the red flood lights have now been activated.

All flood gates along this section are now shut.

Boaters are advised not to travel along this section until further notice

01/11/2019 14:05

The Grand Union Canal from Pack Horse Bridge, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock is now out of flood.

Water levels are still very high and the river could go back into flood at very short notice. Customers are advised to proceed with caution.

25/10/2019 15:54

The Grand Union Canal from Pack Horse Bridge, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock has gone into flood and the red flood lights have now been activated.

All flood gates along this section are now shut.

Boaters are advised not to travel along this section until further notice

Description

The Grand Union Canal from Pack Horse Bridge, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock has gone into flood and the red flood lights have now been activated.

Boaters are advised not to travel along this section until further notice.

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