Notice Archive / Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock though to River Soar at Redhill Lock

Navigation Closure Notice from 9 January 2026 at 07:53 to Ongoing. Starting at Bridge 2 (See note), ending at Lock 59 - Redhill Lock.

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Summary

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date9 January 2026 at 07:53
End DateOngoing
Start LocationBridge 2 (See note)
Ends LocationLock 59 - Redhill Lock

Updates

15 January 2026 at 08:32

Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.  

9 January 2026 at 07:56

We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed. 

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