Lock 29, Bumblebee Lock

Detail

From Date: 24/10/2022 08:00

To Date: 23/12/2022 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Starts at: Lock 27 Turnover Lock

Ends at: Lock 29 Bumblebee Lock

Upstream winding hole: Winding Hole near Bridge 81, Wain Bridge

Downstream winding hole: Facility - 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.