Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: June 23, 2022Est. end if know: June 25, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Vazon Swing Bridge – now open Update on 24/06/2022: Network Rail have confirmed the Bridge is now operational therefore the navigation is now open.  NAVIGATION CLOSURE (3pm Wednesday 22 June 2022 until further notice) We have been informed by Network Rail that…

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Start date: June 22, 2022Est. end if know: June 25, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 147, Winkwell Swingbridge Update on 23/06/2022: Due to unforeseen technical issues, the works have been extended until Friday 24 June and is to only be operated by the personnel on site. Passage will be available at the available 2-hour intervals: 8am,…

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Start date: June 21, 2022Est. end if know: June 29, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Approx ½ Mile D/S of St Ives Guided Bus Bridge Update on 27/06/2022: This notice is now rescinded. RESTRICTION (Tuesday 21 June 2022 until rescinded) We have received a report of a fallen tree which is restricting the width of thenavigation and…

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Start date: June 21, 2022Est. end if know: June 29, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions ElsanKnowle CSF Update on 27/06/2022: The Elsan is now open again. ADVICE (1.30pm Monday 20 June 2022 until further notice) The Elsan has a blockage and has been closed until it can be cleared. Contractors have been contacted so please bear with…

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Start date: June 21, 2022Est. end if know: July 9, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Damage to River PumpStarts At: Lock 7Ends At: Lock 16 Update on 23/06/2022: The water levels have been recovering well since the replacement pump was installed yesterday and we can now reopen the navigation. We are however experiencing a persistent leak through…

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Start date: June 18, 2022Est. end if know: June 26, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Gannow Tunnel North East ADVICE (7am Monday 20 June until 7pm Saturday 25 June 2022) Please be advised, Third party contractors will be onsite at Gannow Tunnel on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.  The third party contractors working for Lancashire County council…

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Start date: June 18, 2022Est. end if know: June 20, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club Hasler EventStarts At: Lock 26, Three Locks topEnds At: Lock 30, Slapton Lock ADVICE (10.30am-2.30pm Sunday 19 June 2022) A canoe event organised by Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club, is planned for Sunday 19 June 2022. The event will…

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Start date: June 17, 2022Est. end if know: July 29, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Broad Street Customer Service Facility Update on 28/07/2022: The facility is now open again. We apologise for the time it has taken to resolve the drainage issues.   ADVICE (1pm Thursday 16 June 2022 until further notice) We have issues with the drains…

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Start date: June 16, 2022Est. end if know: June 1, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Pontoon installation with priority navigation, south of Lock 86 Widewater Lock ADVICE (Wednesday 15 June 2022 until Friday 31 May 2024) Due to major HS2 works, the access track to the Angling Club adjacent to the offside of the canal will be…

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Start date: June 16, 2022Est. end if know: June 25, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Navigation Yard Swing Bridge (Footbr) Update on 16/06/2022: Please be advised Navigation Yard Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation remains locked off to use due to an issue affecting safe operation. Whilst our teams continue their investigations this bridge cannot be swung…

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Start date: June 16, 2022Est. end if know: June 18, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Blisworth Tunnel South PortalEnds At: Blisworth Tunnel North Portal Update on 15/06/2022: Please note we now have 2 widebeam transits taking place through Blisworth tunnel on Friday 17th June at 8am.  This will cause delays for any narrowboats travelling. If you…

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Start date: June 16, 2022Est. end if know: June 18, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Braunston Tunnel East PortalEnds At: Braunston Tunnel West Portal ADVICE (Friday 17 June 2022) Please note we have a widebeam transit taking place through Braunston tunnel on Friday 17th June at 8am.  This will cause delays for any narrowboats travelling. If…

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Start date: June 16, 2022Est. end if know: June 17, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Braunston Tunnel West PortalEnds At: Braunston Tunnel East Portal ADVICE (Thursday 16 June 2022) Please note we have a widebeam transit taking place through Braunston tunnel on Thursday 16th June at 8am.  This will cause delays for any narrowboats travelling. If…

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Start date: June 16, 2022Est. end if know: June 17, 2022Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Blisworth Tunnel North PortalEnds At: Blisworth Tunnel South Portal ADVICE (Thursday 16 June 2022) Please note we have 2 widebeam transits taking place through Blisworth tunnel on Thursday 16th June at 8am.  This will cause delays for any narrowboats travelling. If…

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