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Lock 1, Welford Lock

Starts: 16 January 2023 08:00 am

Ends: 3 March 2023 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterwayWelford Arm (Leicester Line)
Starts atLock 1, Welford Lock
Ends atLock 1, Welford Lock
Upstream winding holeWinding Hole 1, Clay Pit.
Downstream winding holeBoats can turn between bridges 41 & 42

Updates

23/02/2023 15:57

We are sorry to advise that an extension is required for this stoppage. The work being undertaken has proved to be more complex than expected, especially with the installation of the timber quoins. This stoppage is now due to end on 03/03/2023. We will be shortening the works taking place at Bridge 1, Leedhams to also end on 03/03/2023 so that boats can get through this section.

We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.

02/02/2023 09:17

We would like to update our customers that an additional 2 weeks is required to complete these planned works. Due to a short delay in gate manufacturing and then the recent weather conditions, the navigation froze over which caused a further delay in getting the lock gates to site. These works will now be completed on 24/02/2023.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

22/12/2022 17:14

Downstream winding hole information updated.

Description

A stoppage is required to replace the bottom gates.

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