Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: May 31, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Cotterstock Lock ADVICE (Friday 31 May 2024 until further notice) We would like to make you aware that the right-hand v door paddle at Cotterstock Lock is currently out of action until further notice.

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Date: May 31, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Lower Barnwell Lock Updated 30/05/2024 The Emergency Navigation Closure Notice for Lower Barnwell Lock is now rescinded as the electrical issue has been resolved. EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Thursday 30 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that Lower Barnwell Lock is closed until further notice due to electrical issues.

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Start date: May 29, 2024Est. end if know: May 30, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Wadenhoe Lock Update 29/05/2024: The mechanical issue has now been resolved and, therefore, this notice has now been rescinded EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Wednesday 29 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that Wadenhoe Lock is closed until further notice due to mechanical…

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Date: May 28, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions River Nene Navigation ADVICE (Monday 27 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that following removal of Strong Stream Advice, there is still excess water within the river system. River levels will remain elevated for a period of time and headroom will be reduced at some sites. Please…

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Start date: May 24, 2024Est. end if know: June 10, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Temple Bridge Updated 10/06/2024 Temple footbridge obstruction removed from navigation issues. NAVIGATION ISSUE (Friday 24 May 2024 until further notice) Right hand arch going upstream has a submerged obstruction causing a navigation hazard. Navigate with caution.

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Date: June 1, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions All reaches Update on 31/05/2024 Following a short period of dry weather the river is returning to normal navigation levels. However Pershore Bridge was assessed this morning and we advise that boaters should navigate with care, moor up and check from the bank before proceeding due to high flows from the Pershore…

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Start date: May 23, 2024Est. end if know: May 24, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Ely Pump Out Update 24/05/2024: Ely Pump Out is now operational and the Navigation Notice has been rescinded. ADVICE (Wednesday 22 May 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware that the Pump Out is out of action with immediate effect. A replacement part…

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Date: May 22, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Jesus Lock and Baits Bite Lock EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Tuesday 21 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that Jesus Lock and Baits Bite Lock are closed to Navigation until further notice due to structural lock island safety issues and are undergoing further investigation.For further information, please visit Conservators…

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Start date: May 20, 2024Est. end if know: May 24, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Temporary Navigation Arch Works & Scaffold RemovalBinton Bridge RESTRICTION (Monday 20 May until Friday 24 May 2024) Contractors are working from mobile pontoon in the navigation arch. Vessels may have to wait while the pontoon is moved out of the arch.Scaffold removal…

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Start date: May 16, 2024Est. end if know: May 18, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Bell Weir reach RESTRICTION (9am-2pm Saturday 18 May 2024) Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Processional Skiff Event 2024: masters of non-competing vessels should take up a position to the right of the centre of the navigation channel during ordinary navigation

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Date: May 16, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Billing to Clifford Hill ADVICE (Wednesday 15 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware of low levels between Billing and Clifford Hill due to the operation of a third-party sluice. We are working to get the issue resolved but, in the meantime please navigate with cautionwhilst in the…

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Date: May 14, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Approx 100m US of St Neots Caravan SiteW3W///digestion.diggers.avid ADVICE (Tuesday 14 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware there is a large tree limb stuck in the silt mid-stream approx. 100m upstream of St Neots Caravan Site. W3W//digestion.diggers.avid. Please proceed with caution if navigating in this are

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Start date: May 13, 2024Est. end if know: May 16, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Downstream of Rushmills Lock Updated 16/05/2024 The closure at Rushmills is now rescinded as the tree has been removed. Navigation is now possible.

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Date: May 13, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions DS of Lazy OtterW3W///rejoin.cobbles.geek ADVICE (Monday 13 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware there is a large chunk of tree as you approach the Lazy Otter going downstream.Please proceed with caution if navigating in this area.

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