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The archive / Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Kibworth Top Lock 18 to Cranes Lock 22

A navigation closure on the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), 22 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 — 7 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Region
East Midlands
Started
22 May 2026
Status
Reopened 29 May 2026
Days shut
7
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Lock

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

What CRT said it was for

The works at Kibworth Top Lock 18 have been complete and the navigation is now open. Please check our website (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices) for any other restrictions to navigation in this area.

Where

Updates · 1

7 days with no update after the last one.

22 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

The towpath side bottom gate at Kibworth Top Lock 18 has come away from the headpost causing the gate and beam to fail. This repair will need assessing by our Engineers and a repair is being planned for as soon as possible. We will update this notice with further information once available.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Kibworth Top Lock 18 to Cranes Lock 22”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e5012-b46c-7ec4-99b3-a50f07555b48.

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