Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: January 7, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions “It’s Grim Up North Running”Starts At: Bridge 210, Oddies Swing BridgeEnds At: Bridge 190, Woodside Swing Bridge EVENT (7.30am-3.30pm Sunday 7 January 2024) A running event is being held on the towpath.  Towpath users wishing to pass through the area are asked to follow advice of the event stewards…

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Date: January 10, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Tees Barrage Slipway Update on 10/01/2024: The Tees barrage slipway is now open 

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Start date: January 18, 2024Est. end if know: February 2, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Dunhampstead Tunnel North East PortalUp Stream Winding Hole: TibbertonDown Stream Winding Hole: Droitwich Junction Update on 18/01/2024: A contractor has been assigned and we are expecting them to mobilise in the next couple of weeks. The contractors will work on stabilising the…

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Date: January 5, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 54, Westcottmill BridgeEnds At: Bridge 55, Goldstone BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: GoldstoneDown Stream Winding Hole: Park heath Update on 05/01/2024: We’re pleased to advise the tree has been cleared and navigation is open again.

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Start date: January 4, 2024Est. end if know: January 12, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Sutton Swingbridge RESTRICTION (11am Thursday 4 January 2024 until further notice) Please be advised navigation is restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to water…

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Date: January 4, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Sunken Boat – 100m south of Lock 3, Factory LocksStarts At: Lock 3, Factory Locks, TiptonEnds At: Pipe Bridge west of Tipton Station Br ADVICE (10am Thursday 4 January 2024 until further notice) Please be advised there is sunken speed boat in between Lock 3, Factory Lock and Pipe…

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Date: January 12, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 60 – Trent Lock Update on 12/01/2024: Due to water levels improving, the Environment Agency have opened Trent Lock. Boaters can now proceed as normal. 

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Date: January 8, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Isleham Lock Update on 8/01/2024: Emergency Closure Navigation Notice for Isleham Lock issued on 3 January is now rescinded as the lock has been reopened.

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Date: February 9, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Between the Old Pump House and Lazy Otter Updated on 8/2/2024: The navigation reported obstruction notice issued 7 Feb 24 for floating debris on the Old West towards The Old Pump House has been rescinded. Boating Customers have confirmed the floating debris has now broken up.

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Date: January 8, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Car Submerged Bridge 11a, Vine St Accommodation Bridge Update on 08/01/2024: The car has now been removed.  Navigation is now open. 

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Start date: March 18, 2024Est. end if know: April 17, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Barton Lock  UPDATE (Wednesday 17 April 2024) We managed to access the site and cleared the lock and entrances and the lock is navigable as of Wednesday 17/04/24.

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Date: January 8, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 32, Nell Bridge LockEnds At: Lock 41, Shipton Lock Update on 06/01/2024: STRONG STREAM RECEDED. Navigation status normal (green) below Aynho Weir Lock 33 to above Bakers Lock 40. Strong stream warning still in place at the following locations: Nell Bridge Lock 32 to Aynho Weir…

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Date: January 5, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 4A, Gorsey Lane BridgeEnds At: Bridge 5, Swift’s Bridge Update on 04/01/2024: We are pleased to advise the tree has been removed from the towpath between Bridge 4A, Gorsey Lane Bridge and Bridge 5, Swift’s Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Date: January 3, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Banking BreachLong Sandall Lock Update on 03/01/2024: We have visited site along with the Environment Agency. The area has been assessed and deemed safe for Canal users. Navigation is now open. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am Wednesday 3 January 2024 until further notice) The Environment Agency has made us aware there…

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