Notice Archive / Kegworth New Lock 56
Navigation Closure Notice from 2 February 2026 at 08:00 to 6 March 2026 at 16:00. Starting at Lock 56 - Kegworth New Lock, ending at Lock 56 - Kegworth New Lock.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 2 February 2026 at 08:00 |
| End Date | 6 March 2026 at 16:00 |
| Start Location | Lock 56 - Kegworth New Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 56 - Kegworth New Lock |
Updates
17 February 2026 at 15:51
A further two weeks are required for this work as river levels remain too high to safely access the site. Further rainfall is forecast, and levels remain above those required for works to resume.
The situation will continue to be monitored, and further updates provided once more information is available or if conditions change.
19 January 2026 at 10:42
Kegworth New Lock 56 will be closed from 8am on 2nd February to 4pm on 20th February.
This closure is to carry out essential repairs to the bottom lock gates, improving the lock's operation following the recent replacement of the top gates ahead of the spring boating season.
Unfortunately, these works could not be completed during the original closure due to delays caused by severe weather and flooding conditions. Extending the previous stoppage at Kegworth Lock 56 would have prevented us from delivering the planned lock gate replacement at Gees Lock on the Leicester Line.