Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: April 3, 2023Est. end if know: May 5, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 82, Top Lock BridgeEnds At: Bridge 84, Engine Bridge Update on 19/04/2023: Please be advised whilst works to the third-party landslide remain on going between Bridge 82, Top Lock Bridge and Bridge 84, Engine Bridge on the Leeds &…

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Start date: March 7, 2023Est. end if know: March 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Woodford Lock ADVICE (Tuesday 7 March 2023 until further notice) Please be aware that there are contractors working on site atWoodford Lock.The lock is still operational but please exercise caution whennavigating through the lock and heed any signage or instructionsprovided by the…

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Start date: March 7, 2023Est. end if know: March 14, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Water Point, Tardebigge Wharf VM Update on 13/03/2023: The waterpoint has now been fixed and fully working. ADVICE (12noon Tuesday 7 March 2023 until further notice) The waterpoint has a leak which can’t be isolated due to the leaks location. We have…

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Start date: March 25, 2023Est. end if know: March 27, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Ashton Lock to Downstream Road Bridge Area Updated on 24/03/2023: The Advisory Notice issued on 2 March 2023 for Ashton Lock is now rescinded as the branches have been removed. ADVICE (Thursday 2 March 2023) We are aware of several branches and…

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Start date: March 2, 2023Est. end if know: March 12, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Hatton Top Lock Elsan disposal Update on 10/03/2023: The Elsan is now back open for use. ADVICE (9.45am Thursday 2 March 2023 until further notice) The Elsan is currently out of order due to a blockage. Please bear with us whilst our…

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Start date: March 2, 2023Est. end if know: March 9, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Knowle ElsanLock 51, Knowle Top Lock ADVICE (4pm Wednesday 1 March 2023 until further notice) The Elsan is currently out of use due to a blockage. Our contractors have been contacted so please bear with us whilst we get this attended to.

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Start date: March 2, 2023Est. end if know: March 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Winkwell Swing Bridge 147 Update on 02/03/2023: Repairs to the bridge have been completed and it is now operational. Navigation is open. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6.15pm Wednesday 1 March 2023 until further notice) Navigation closed due to a mechanical fault with swing bridge.…

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Start date: March 2, 2023Est. end if know: March 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions St Neots Lock ADVICE (Thursday 2 March 2023) Please be aware contractors will be on site at St Neots on Lock on Thursday2 March 2023 to undertake some health and saftey essential work.Navigation in this area will still be possible but boaters…

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Start date: March 2, 2023Est. end if know: March 12, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Roxton Lock Updated on 9/03/2023: The works to remove the protruding bolts at Roxton Lock has now been completed therefore our updated navigation advisory notice issued on 26/2/22 is rescinded. ADVICE (Thursday 2 March 2023) Please be aware contractors will be on…

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Start date: March 1, 2023Est. end if know: March 11, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 12, Hazelford Lock Update on 09/03/2023: Due to the continued work over the last few days by our local maintenance team, the essential repair works at Hazelford Lock have been completed and we are pleased to advise that the lock lighting…

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Start date: March 1, 2023Est. end if know: March 2, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Blisworth Tunnel South PortalEnds At: Blisworth Tunnel North Portal ADVICE (7.30-9am Wednesday 1 March 2023) Blisworth tunnel will be closed to traffic from 07:30, possibly until 09:00 on Wednesday 1st March for the passage of a widebeam boat travelling from…

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Start date: February 28, 2023Est. end if know: March 7, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Swinton Sanitary Station closed – Out of Order ADVICE (12noon Tuesday 28 February 2023 until further notice) Please be advised that the toilet at Swinton sanitary station is currently out of order, contractors are aware and we will update the notice, when…

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Start date: February 28, 2023Est. end if know: March 5, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Selby Rail Bridge – Unable to swing RESTRICTION (3pm Monday 27 February 2023 until further notice) We have been informed by Network Rail that Selby Rail Bridge is presently unable to swing. Vessels not requiring a swing can still pass. For details of…

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Start date: April 22, 2023Est. end if know: August 3, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions St Vincent Street Bridge to Main Line Turnover Bridge, Smethwick Junction Starts At: St Vincent Street Bridge, Vincent St.Harborne Branch Railway AbutmentsMain Line Turnover Bridge, Smethwick Junction TOWPATH CLOSURE (until 5pm Friday 26 May 2023) Update on 21/04/2023: Please be advised it…

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