Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: December 29, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Dunhampstead Tunnel North East PortalUp Stream Winding Hole: TibbertonDown Stream Winding Hole: Droitwich Junction NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11am Thursday 28 December 2023 until further notice) Navigation has had to be closed due to a small landslip at the north east portal of Dunhampstead tunnel. Will update when more information is available.

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Date: December 29, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 15W, Pryshenlle BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: Lion QuaysDown Stream Winding Hole: Maesterfyn Winding Hole Update on 28/12/2023: Local team have partially cleared this tree and boats can now pass, but please use caution when passing.  NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11am Thursday 28 December 2023 until further notice) A fallen tree…

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Date: January 8, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 12, Alrewas LockEnds At: Lock 11, Wychnor LockUp Stream Winding Hole: Below Wychnor LockDown Stream Winding Hole: Below Bagnall Lock Update on 08/01/2024: Navigation is open again, please proceed with caution.

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Date: January 5, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Doncaster Lock Update on 05/01/2024: River levels have receded.  Navigation is now open. 

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Date: January 5, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Don Doors – now openDon Aqueduct Update on 05/01/2024: Water levels have now receded.  Don Doors are now open. 

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Date: January 8, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich Junction Intersection of: Barge Lock to Bridge 20, Barge Lock Swing Bridge on Droitwich Barge Canal andLock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive on Droitwich Junction Canal Update on 08/01/2024: We’re pleased to advise the water levels have…

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Date: January 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 27 East Update on 15/01/2024: The footbridge has been repaired and the navigation closure has ended. 

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Date: December 29, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Between bridge 22a and bridge 23 Update on 28/12/2023: This tree has now been cleared

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Date: December 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Near to lock 15 Update on 29/12/2023: This tree has now been cleared and towpath users can proceed as normal.

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Date: January 10, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions CC-032-002Bridge 49, Grendon BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: CC-031-013 Grendon Winding HoleDown Stream Winding Hole: CC-038-012 Alvecote Winding Hole Update on 10/01/2024: The tree has been cleared. Navigation open.

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Date: January 6, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 24Ends At: Bridge 24A Update on 05/01/2024: The tree has been cleared and boaters can now proceed as normal.

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Date: December 27, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Caford Fun RunStarts At: Bridge 21, Hibberts Brow BridgeEnds At: Bridge 28, Greens Bridge EVENT (9am-1pm Wednesday 27 December 2023) We are pleased to welcome the Caford Fun Run on Wednesday 27 December between 9am and 1pm. This event will take place between Bridge 21, Hibberts Brow and Bridge 28, Greens Bridge on the…

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Between Bridges 214B and 215 NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8am Saturday 23 December 2023 until further notice) A windblown tree is blocking the navigation between bridges 214B and 215. Our contractors have been informed and will be attending at the earliest opportunity. Notice will be updated following attendance.

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Start date: January 12, 2024Est. end if know: February 26, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Dimmingsdale BridgeStarts At: Lock 29 Wightwick LockEnds At: Lock 28 Dimmingsdale LockUp Stream Winding Hole: Wightwick LockDown Stream Winding Hole: Bratch Update on 12/01/2024: Navigation is now open again, please proceed with care. The towpath under the bridge will remain closed until…

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