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.