Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: September 5, 2022Est. end if know: September 6, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Sharpness Tidal BasinEnds At: Gloucester Dock New Pumping Station Update on 04/09/2022: We are pleased to advise that the pumps are now back up and running. It is anticipated it will take another 24 hours for the levels to fully…

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Start date: September 3, 2022Est. end if know: September 8, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions WaterpointRoundhill Wharf CSF Update on 07/09/2022: The water point has now been repaired. ADVICE (10am Friday 2 September 2022 until further notice) The waterpoint is currently unavailable. Contractors have been contacted, so please bear with us whilst we get the issue resolved

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Start date: September 3, 2022Est. end if know: September 11, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Railway Bridge Restriction RESTRICTION (until 6pm Saturday 10 September 2022) There is a restriction 20m downstream of the Railway Bridge due to a vehicle in the water. The area in question is delineated by buoys and a boom. The vehicle is on…

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Start date: September 1, 2022Est. end if know: September 30, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Downstream of Wansford Lock ADVICE (Wednesday 31 August 2022) Please be aware there is a fallen tree approximately 500 metres downstreamof Wansford Lock. The W3W location is: ///encoding.cherub.hotels The tree is extending into the navigation but is passable. Please navigatewith caution whilst…

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Start date: September 1, 2022Est. end if know: September 3, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 8, Holme Lock Update on 01/09/2022: Our maintenance team have successfully repaired the faults at Holme Lock and boaters can now operate the lock as normal. We really appreciate all our customers continued patience during this time. Update on 01/09/2022: Our…

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Start date: September 1, 2022Est. end if know: September 18, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Sharpness Inner Lock Chamber Update on 16/09/2022: We are pleased to advise the Pierhead land line is fully operational again. Sharpness Pierhead – 01453 511968 ADVICE (2.15pm Wednesday 31 August 2022 until further notice) Please be advised that due to a technical…

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Start date: September 1, 2022Est. end if know: September 9, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Victoria ParkLock 8, Old Ford LockUp Stream Winding Hole: By boater services above the lockDown Stream Winding Hole: Basin below the lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice) Update on 31/08/2022: Update – Direct Services and Reactive teams are on site and assessing works…

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Start date: August 31, 2022Est. end if know: September 3, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Fallen tree across canal 1/4 mile downstream from Bridge 51, Chequer House Bridge Update on 01/09/2022: The tree has been removed and the navigation is available for passage. RESTRICTION (3.30pm Tuesday 30 August 2022 until further notice) A tree has fallen across…

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Start date: August 30, 2022Est. end if know: September 3, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Victoria ParkLock 8, Old Ford LockUp Stream Winding Hole: By boater services above the lockDown Stream Winding Hole: Basin below the lock Update on 01/09/2022: Update – Contractors are attending tomorrow to carry out a welding repair Update on 31/08/2022: Update – Direct Services…

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Start date: August 26, 2022Est. end if know: November 2, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 16 Rochdale River Pump Update on 31/10/2022:  The water levels have improved, but will however still be closely monitored. The River Pump at Lock 16 is not needed and has been removed. ADVICE (11.45am Friday 26 August 2022 until further notice)…

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Start date: August 26, 2022Est. end if know: August 27, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Farmers Lock FlightStarts At: Farmers Bridge Lock 1, Top LockEnds At: Farmers Bridge Lock 13, Bottom Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8.30am-12.30pm Friday 26 August 2022) Please be advised that Farmers Lock flight will be closed for 4 hours today while our team change…

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Start date: September 5, 2022Est. end if know: September 6, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions North of Northbrook Lock 38Starts At: Bridge 209, Dashwood BridgeEnds At: Bridge 210, Northbrook BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: South of Cleeves Bridge 207Down Stream Winding Hole: North of Pigeons Lock Update on 05/09/2022: Navigation and towpath open NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6.45pm Thursday 25…

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Start date: August 25, 2022Est. end if know: September 4, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Deepfields Railway Bridge ADVICE (10pm Friday 2 September until 6am Saturday 3 September 2022) Update on 25/08/2022: The works will now start on 02/09/22 at 22:00 and end on 03/09/22 at 06:00. Original message: Small patch of brickwork to be repaired at…

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Start date: August 25, 2022Est. end if know: August 26, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 8, Holme Lock RESTRICTION (10am-3pm Thursday 25 August 2022) Our maintenance team are carrying out essential repairs to the bent spear rod at Home Lock.   This will mean that there will be restricted passage between 10am and 3pm today, and boaters…

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