From Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38

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Detail

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date10/27/2025, 8:00:00 AM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationLock 30 - Kilby Lock
Ends LocationLock 38 - Kings Lock

Updates

27 October 2025 at 07:32

Unfortunately, due to reduced water feeds to this section, water levels remain unsafe to navigate between Kilby Lock 30 and Kings Lock 38 and this section of the navigation will remain closed.

As of Monday 27th October, the section of the Leicester Line between Watford Lock 1 and Kilby Lock 30 is open between 10am and 3pm. More information about the arrangements for travel in this area can be found here: From Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30 | Canal & River Trust

We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this notice by Friday 7th November or sooner if the situation changes.  For more information on the water resource position please click here to read our position statement.