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Lock 29, Bumblebee Lock

Starts: 24 October 2022 08:00 am

Ends: 23 December 2022 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atLock 27 Turnover Lock
Ends atLock 29 Bumblebee Lock
Upstream winding holeWinding Hole near Bridge 81, Wain Bridge
Downstream winding holeFacility - Winding Hole near Bridge 87, Kilby Bridge

Description

A stoppage is required to replace the top and bottom gates. Other works required are repairs and repointing of brickwork, lock ladder repairs, repairs to leaking gate paddles and replacement of the mtire liner.

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