Event Categories: Stoppages & Restrictions

Billing Marina entrance RESTRICTION (Sunday 4 April 2021 until further notice) Please be aware of a reported build-up of silt in and around the above area. This issue presents a problem for vessels needing to turn left, heading downstream towards Billing Lock. It has been reported that vessels heading upstream can do so, but must […]

Castleford Customer Service Facilities Starts At: Castleford Services Ends At: Castleford Services Friday 2 April 2021 11:30 until further notice Type: Advice Reason: Maintenance   Original message:   Due to a blockage the Castleford customer service facilities have been closed until our drainage contractor has attended to site to resolve. We apologise for any inconvenience […]

Bridge 54a, Junction of the Regent's Canal, to Bottom Lock 3, Bow Starts At: Lock 3, Bottom Lock Ends At: Bridge 2, Grove Road Bridge Up Stream Winding Hole: Bridge 54a, junction with the Regent's Canal Down Stream Winding Hole: Junction with the Lee Navigation NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until 4pm Monday 12 April 2021) Update on […]

Between Stoke Ferry & the Sugar Beet Factory ADVICE (Thursday 1 April 2021 until further notice) We have received reports of a large tree severely blocking the river somewhere between Stoke Ferry and the sugar beet factory near Stoke Ferry, https://w3w.co/terminology.lobbed.reporters   We will issue a further update once the tree has been located with […]

Canal Turn (Opposite Premier Inn), Nottingham RESTRICTION (Wednesday 24 March until Wednesday 28 April 2021) As part of the development of the Island Quarter, contractors Land & Water will be installing a new offside waterway wall to support the new step-free access and associated pavilion building on the offside of the canal. This will involve […]

River Avon Starts At: Lock 1, Hanham Lock Ends At: Lock 7, Bath Bottom Lock ADVICE (4.30pm Wednesday 24 March 2021 until further notice) Update on 24/03/2021: Please be advised that river levels on the River Avon are currently designated: Yellow (falling) PROCEED WITH CAUTION Please take extra care when navigating the river and be […]

Lock 6, Weston Lock RESTRICTION (4.15pm Wednesday 24 March 2021 until further notice) Please be advised that significant siltation has formed immediately below (downstream of) Weston Lock 6. Please proceed with caution and keep to the left of the marker buoys, when exiting the Lock to navigate downstream. We are currently exploring potential solutions and […]

Starts At: Bridge 38, Black Road Bridge Ends At: Bridge 39, Hollands Br Update on 07/04/2021: Investigations are now complete between Bridge 38, Black Road Bridge and Bridge 39, Hollands Bridge on the Macclesfield Canal and our teams have found the culvert has failed and requires replacement. Our contractors have already started onsite carrying out […]

Glasson Flight Starts At: Lock No.1 Ends At: Lock No.6 Update on 06/04/2021: We are pleased to advise a temporary repair has been carried out to Lock 6 on the Glasson Branch and navigation has resumed. Please follow the signage on the lock and ensure that the lock is fully closed once used. NAVIGATION CLOSURE […]

Elton Downstream Landing Stage TL08321 93987 ADVICE (until 30 April 2021) These works will now be completed by 30 April 2021.   Please be aware that whilst these landing stages will be out of use, a temporary structure will be in place to enable continued use of the lock and navigation. We request that boaters […]

Leeds Sanitary Station closed Update on 19/03/2021: Whilst the sanitary station remains closed we have installed temporary male/female/wheelchair access toilets adjacent to the bin store. We will update this notice when we have more information.

Brunswick Mill (Bradford Road) Starts At: Bridge 5, Beswick Street Road Bridge Ends At: Bridge 7a - Joe Mercer Way TOWPATH CLOSURE (until further notice) Please be advised following a recent inspection by a structural engineer, Brunswick Mill, a third party owned building, has been found to be unsafe. As a result of this, to […]

Below Lock 16 Oakmeadowford Lock, River section Update on 19/03/2021: Please proceed with care. Original message: The canal navigation is restricted. The river washed a sand trap down in the recent heavy rain resulting a sand bank in the middle of the channel. We kindly advise customers to turn around above Oakmeadownford Lock if you […]

Marple Sanitary Station ADVICE (2.45pm Friday 12 March 2021 until further notice) Please be advised the toilet facility at Marple Sanitary Station is currently out of use due to a blockage. Contractors have been informed and are expected onsite tomorrow.