Notice Archive / On the approach to Market Harborough Basin
Navigation Closure Notice from 24 March 2026 at 14:34 to Ongoing. Starting at Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl) - 009, ending at Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl) - 009.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 24 March 2026 at 14:34 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl) - 009 |
| Ends Location | Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl) - 009 |
Updates
26 March 2026 at 15:09
There is now a second fallen tree blocking the navigation on the approach to the Market Harborough Basin.
Work to clear the first tree has begun, but debris remains in the canal.
The second tree is very large and will require careful planning to remove safely. As this section of canal is in a residential area with no access for large machinery, we are currently exploring all alternative options to reopen the navigation as quickly as possible.
There is currently no access to the basin for travelling boats so please do not attempt to navigate this section of the canal. The last winding hole is at Bowden Hall Bridge 10.
We will provide a further update as soon as more information is available.
24 March 2026 at 14:46
A large willow tree has fallen into the canal blocking the navigation on the approach to the Market Harborough Basin.
The what3words location is https://what3words.com/overjoyed.snails.worry
We are working to remove the tree as soon as possible and will update this notice as soon as we have further information.