Between Kings Lock (Leicester Line) and Redhill Lock (River Soar)
Detail
From Date: 17/03/2022 00:00
To Date: 19/03/2022 13:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Water resources
Is the towpath closed? No
Intersection of
Closest waterway: Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts at: Lock 38 Kings Lock
Ends at: Lock 38 Kings Lock
AND
Closest waterway: River Soar
Starts at: Lock 59 Redhill Lock
Ends at: Lock 59 Redhill Lock
Updates
19/03/2022 12:35
Water levels have started to come back down and boaters can now navigate the Grand Union Canal from Kings Lock, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock, but please proceed with care.
Description
CAUTION STRONG STREAM
We advise users of all boats not to navigate the Grand Union Canal from Kings Lock, through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)
Boaters are asked not to travel along this section until further notice.