Limekiln Lock - River Soar

This is now a full stoppage, and the lock is closed.  We plan to have it working by the 6th August, please refer to our more recent notice for more details. 

Our local team have been on site all day, to try and carry out temporary repairs. 

The issue with the lock is that the runners are broken, which is causing the paddle to swing off set of the chamber filling the lock.

Consequently, we only have one ground paddle operative at the moment as the local team were unable to get down far enough to fit new runners.

This will now be escalated to our maintenance team, as it will need their skill set and equipment to complete these required repairs. 

Please proceed with care and we will update the website when we have more information. 

The towpath ground paddle’s liners/runners have broken off, causing the paddle to become loose and redundant.

The local team have been down to the lock first thing this morning to carry out temporary repairs.

Boaters may experience some delays when travelling through the lock and are asked to proceed with care.

Please follow any advice given on site.