Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: January 26, 2024Est. end if know: February 9, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 65 Alfred StreetEnds At: Lock 80 Coal Pit Lower Update on 26/01/2024: Our Engineers have now completed the design phase and established a method of repair for the subsidence that’s taken place at Lock 67, Tannersfield Middle on the…

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Date: January 23, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 34, Sutton Wharf BridgeEnds At: Bridge 34A, Railway Bridge Update on 23/01/2024: The tree has been cleared and boaters can now proceed as normal.

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Date: January 14, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Running Event Morton – ThorlbyStarts At: Bridge 198A, Morton Swing BridgeEnds At: Bridge 174, Thorlby Swing Bridge EVENT (7.30am-3.30pm Sunday 14 January 2024) A running event will be taking place along the towpath, organised by ‘It’s Grim Up North Running’. Other towpath users will be prioritised and the course…

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Date: January 17, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 56 – Kegworth New Lock Update on 17/01/2024: These trees have now been cleared.  Access to the moorings has been restored and the towpath is now clear.

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Date: January 19, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 57 – Kegworth Shallow Flood Lock Update on 19/01/2024: The tree has been cleared and pedestrians can now proceed as normal. 

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Date: January 14, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Leighton Buzzard Winter Series Event Starts At: Lock 26, Three Locks topEnds At: Lock 30, Slapton Lock EVENT (10am-2.30pm Sunday 14 January 2024) A canoe/kayak event, organised by Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club. All paddlers will receive a safety briefing and wear buoyancy aids. 

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Date: January 11, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Barford Old Mill 48 Hr Grass Bank Mooring ADVICE (Thursday 11 January 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware of a tree which has fallen across the grass bank 48 hour mooring at Barford Old Mill which is currently preventing access to the mooring.We will look to have this tree…

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Date: January 11, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 114, Nixon’s BridgeEnds At: Bridge 116, Faulkners Bridge Update on 11/01/2024: We are pleased to advise the vehicle has been removed and navigation has resumed between Bridge 114, Nixon’s Bridge and Bridge 116, Faulkners Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Date: January 25, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Sluice failure – now openSwinton (Waddington) Lock Update on 25/01/2024:  The lock is now operational with the use of the offside sluice only on the downstream end. Further works will be required to reattach the paddle on the towpath side. The date will be communicated with prior notice.

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Start date: January 11, 2024Est. end if know: March 31, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Middlewich Eastern Bypass, Booth LaneStarts At: Bridge 166Ends At: Bridge 164Up Stream Winding Hole: MiddlewichDown Stream Winding Hole: Dragons Lane ADVICE (8am Thursday 11 January until 5pm Sunday 31 March 2024) Please be advised that third-party contractors will be onsite between bridge…

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Date: January 17, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 58 – Ratcliffe Lock Update on 17/01/2024: These trees have now been removed and the towpath is clear.

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Date: January 9, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Approx 100m Downstream of Clifford Hill Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Tuesday 9 January 2024 until further notice) Please be aware there is a fallen tree blocking the navigation approx. 100m downstream of Clifford Hill lock.Navigation is not possible; therefore, this area will be closed until further notice

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Date: January 9, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Pump Out, Tyle Mill Below Lock ADVICE (11.45am Tuesday 9 January 2024 until further notice) Please be advised that the pump out at Tyle Mill has failed and is currently inoperable. Contractors have been informed and we will update this notice when the repair has been completed.

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Date: January 16, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Trees down, ConsallStarts At: Lock 16 Oakmeadowford LockEnds At: Lock 17 Flint Mill LockUp Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, OakmeadowfordDown Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, Froghall Update on 16/01/2024: The trees have been cleared. Navigation open.

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