Waterway Notices / Zouch Lock 55

Unfortunately, the work recently carried out to plank and board the lock gates has not been successful. The lock cannot currently be operated safely because the chamber is not equalising correctly. This creates excessive pressure on the gates and balance beams during operation, and as a result the lock remains chained off and closed to navigation.

A full lock dewatering operation is now required so that colleagues can carry out further investigations and identify the underlying cause of the problem.

Due to the lock's location and its proximity to the River Soar, the site set-up needed to undertake this work safely is particularly complex. The current review date shown on this notice reflects our best estimate of when the lock may be able to reopen based on the information available today.

We recognise that this continued uncertainty makes it difficult for customers to plan journeys with confidence. We will continue to review progress and update this notice with further information as soon as it becomes available.

Temporary repairs have today been undertaken to the lock gates in an effort to reduce water loss and allow safe operation of the lock. Unfortunately, the repairs are still underway and the navigation closure will remain in place over the weekend. Temporary repair works will continue on Monday. We will update this notice as soon as we have further information

Zouch Lock 55 on the River Soar is closed from Thursday, 20th August while emergency repairs are carried out to the lock gates. The lock is currently not operational but will be re-opened as soon as the repairs are completed and it is safe to do so. The nearest winding holes are Bishop Meadow Lock in Loughborough and London Road Marina in Kegworth.