Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: January 23, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Near HinckleyStarts At: Bridge 15AEnds At: Bridge 15, Lime Kilns Bridge Update on 23/01/2024: The large low level tree stump overhanging the towpath between bridge 15 and 15A, on the Ashby Canal has now been cleared.  Towpath users can proceed as normal. 

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Bramwith ‘Big Lock’ out of action RESTRICTION (12noon Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice) Bramwith ‘Big Lock’ is out of action as the winding gear has been sent away for repair, navigation is still possible through the little lock. If assistance is required please ring our customer service…

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Pump Out, Tyle Mill Below Lock ADVICE (9.45am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice) Please be advised that due to an ingress of river water in to the septic tank at Tyle Mill the site has become unusable. We are working urgently with our contractors to resolve this…

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Water levelsStarts At: Lock 9 Lincomb LockEnds At: Lock 6 Diglis (Large) ADVICE (9.15am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice) Please be advised that river levels between Lock 9 Lincomb & Lock 6 Diglis Lock are currently designated: Yellow (falling) PROCEED WITH CAUTION Please take extra care when navigating the…

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Date: January 17, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Pump outDiglis New Sanitary Station Update on 17/01/2024: The pump out is now available for use again.

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Fradley Customer Service Facility Update on 15/01/2024: All facilities are now back open. Update on 15/01/2024: Apologies the whole facility is now closed as we have had to isolate the water on site, this includes the Elsan. ADVICE (9.15am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice) The gents toilet…

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Water levels Starts At: Lock 2 Gloucester LockEnds At: Upper Lode Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9.15am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice) Please be advised that the section between Gloucester Lock to Upper Lode Lock is currently designated: Red – Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise users of all…

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Date: January 24, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Queen Adelaide Bridge – TL 56541 81454 Further to Navigation Advisory Notice issued on 15 January 2024 for the capsized vessel at Queen Adelaide Bridge on the Ely Ouse, this is now rescinded as the vessel has been removed.

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Isleham Lock Update on 15/01/2024: This is rescinded as the issue has been resolved and the lock has reopened.

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Date: March 27, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Brandon Lock UPDATED ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware that although Brandon Lock is no longer being used for discharge it remains closed due to a build up of silt deposits.We will look to get this resolved as soon as possible.

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Start date: January 19, 2024Est. end if know: February 16, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Dunham – Visitor Moorings Update on 19/01/2024: Due to recent flooding, the Northern side of the pontoon on Dunham visitor moorings is currently stuck up out of the water and is not safe to use.   Now that the water levels have…

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Date: January 25, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 56, Cheswardine BridgeEnds At: Bridge 58, Hollins Bridge Update on 25/01/2024: Works are complete and the towpath is open again.

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Start date: January 18, 2024Est. end if know: January 19, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Market Drayton Customer Service Facility Update on 18/01/2024: The blockage has been cleared, however there is a fault with the toilet cistern so it still remains out of order. Another contractor has been instructed.

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Start date: January 13, 2024Est. end if know: March 31, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 38 – Kings LockEnds At: Lock 37 – Blue Bank LockUp Stream Winding Hole: GL-059-007 Update on 12/01/2024: Assisted passage has resumed between Kings Lock and Blue Bank Lock.  The assisted passage will be available at 12pm on each…

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