Crofton
Starts At: Lock 51, Wootton Rivers
Ends At: Lock 61, Crossing Lock
Update on 15/08/2023:
We are pleased to confirm that Crofton flight will be open from Lock 51 to Lock 61. However some pounds are still low of water. Should we see further water loss throughout the day and reports of grounding we may need to close.
Please follow all instruction on the locks and conserve water.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (7am Monday 14 August 2023 until further notice)
Please be advised due to water shortages we have made the difficult decision this morning to close the summit pound. This affects Wootton Rivers lock 51 to Crossing lock 61.
We are receiving reports of grounding out along this section and the tunnel.
Water resource will be reviewed tomorrow morning the 15th of August.
Please help save water to keep the canals open for boating.
Save water | Close the gates | Lower the paddles.
