Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)

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Start date: July 5, 2023
End date: August 14, 2023
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Stoppages & Restrictions

Lock 1, Broadreach

Update on 11/08/2023:

Correction: Broadreach Flood Lock is open

Birkwood Lock is closed due to structural failure – broken sluice stalk

Update on 11/08/2023:

Birkwood Lock is open

Tuesday 18th July 2023

Due to rising water levels Broadreach Flood Lock has been closed but is available for navigation by using the pedestals.

RESTRICTION (8am Thursday 6 July until 3pm Friday 7 July 2023)

Works will be taking place to remove damaged gate sluice mechanism for repair.

You may find you have a short delay passing through the flood lock while works are being undertaken but this should only be for short periods of time.  Please make your presence aware to staff on site who will advise you of timescale and help you pass through the lock as quickly as possible.


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