Event Categories: Planned Stoppages

Bridge 10, Valley Way Footbridge ADVICE (8am-6pm Wednesday 26 September 2018) Jacobs are to undertake a bridge inspection from a small pontoon which will be assembled and placed into the canal near Bridge 9, Ombersley Way. The navigation will remain open with users managed through the works as when necessary.

Bridge 12, Westacre Footbridge ADVICE (8am-6pm Wednesday 26 September 2018) Jacobs are to undertake a bridge inspection from a small pontoon which will be assembled and placed into the canal near Bridge 13, Salwarpe Road. The navigation will remain open with users managed through the works as when necessary.

Etruria Visitor Moorings ADVICE (8am Monday 24 September until 6pm Friday 26 October 2018) As part of an overall project in conjunction with Stoke City Council to make improvements to the waterways throughout the city, we will be undertaking works to improve the visitor moorings at Etruria, upstream of Lock 40, Summit Lock. The works […]

Starts At: Bridge 7, Ganny Footbridge Ends At: Bridge 6, Brookfoot Footbridge RESTRICTION (8am Monday 24 September until 6pm Friday 19 October 2018) Due to temporary works as part of the reinstatement of the canal bank a delay of up to 30 minutes is to be expected for boaters. Please wait at designated area until […]

Intersection of: Shepherds Bridge to Shepherds Bridge on Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line and Trundles Lane Bridge to Trundles Lane Bridge on Bank Dole Cut RESTRICTION (8am Monday 24 September 6pm until Friday 28 September 2018) Contractor (Wakefield City Council) is undertaking a towpath upgrade to this section of canal. Access will be maintained […]

Starts At: Bridge 18, Rea Swing Bridge Ends At: Bridge 22, Hempsted Road Swing Bridge TOWPATH CLOSURE (Monday 24 September until Saturday 22 December 2018) Please be advised the towpath between Rea and Hempsted Bridge will be closed from 24th September to 22nd December for the safety of all users whilst towpath improvement works are being carried out. […]

Bridge 123J, Railway RESTRICTION (8am-6pm Thursday 27 September 2018) Third party contractors will be carrying out an inspection of the bridge. The canal will be restricted due to the use of a floating pontoon.  All boat traffic should slow down, approach the bridge with caution and be prepared to stop if requested.  Short delays up […]

Bridge 14, Gas Works ADVICE (Monday 24 September until Sunday 21 October 2018) Contractors are undertaking refurbishment of a building directly next to the watercourse which requires scaffolding to be constructed over the watercourse. Scaffolding will be in place all day and night. Scaffolding is over 6m high and will not disrupt navigation. Can skippers of all […]

Bridge 126, Luggy Bridge Up Stream Winding Hole: Birthdir Lock Down Stream Winding Hole: Berriew Winding Hole NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8am Monday 24 September until 4pm Friday 2 November 2018) A navigation closure is required to safely carry out brickwork repairs and repointing of brickwork on the bridge. The towpath will be closed and a signed […]

Bridge 198, Churchill Bridge Up Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, Top lock 50ft Max EVENT (10am Thursday 27 September until 6pm Sunday 30 September 2018) A multi-disciplinary arts project, organised by Grant Associates will take place around the areas of Kingsmead Square, Avon Street and the Bath Quays on the River Avon. The project will be open […]

Starts At: Aqueduct 8, Avoncliff Aqueduct Ends At: Bridge 173, Bradford On Avon Swingbridg Up Stream Winding Hole: Not applicable Down Stream Winding Hole: Not applicable EVENT (11-11.30am Sunday 23 September 2018) BOA Lions Club Runs The Bradford-on-Avon Lions Club is holding a running event on Sunday 23 September. Please be aware there will be runners on […]

Starts At: Lock 9, Castleford Junction Lock Ends At: Lock 10, Bulholme Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6am Monday 24 September until 6am Tuesday 25 September 2018) During essential maintenance and inspection works at  Castleford Weir and Fish Pass, Castleford Lock to Bulholme Lock will be closed during this period.

Intersection of: Lock 7, Lemonroyd Lock to Lock 9, Castleford Junction Lock on Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line and Lock 6, Woodnook Lock to Lock 6, Woodnook Lock on Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder Nav) RESTRICTION (6am Monday 24 September until 6am Tuesday 25 September 2018) Essential maintenance and inspection works have been planned […]

Lock 13, Enfield Lock ADVICE (Thursday 27 September 2018) The Environment-Agency are to undertake a fish survey just north of Enfield Lock, from a boat. Advanced warning signage will be present either side of the works to inform boaters.