Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: May 13, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Upper Barnwell Lock UPDATE 10/05/2024 The Emergency Navigation Closure Notice issued earlier today for Upper Barnwell Lock has now been rescinded as the mechanical issue has now been resolved. EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Friday 10 May 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that Upper Barnwell Lock is closed until further…

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Date: May 10, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Cotterstock Lock ADVICE (Friday 10 May 2024 until further notice) We would like to make you aware that there is a bird nesting in the life ring housing at Cotterstock Lock. We have provided an additional life ring at the lock for use instead to avoid disturbing thenest.In case…

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Date: May 10, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Between the A45 and Beckets Park UPDATE 10/05/2024 This boat is no longer at this location and has since been removed. However, please be aware that there is a shoal at this location.Marker buoys have been put in place to show the location of the shoal. Please proceed with…

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Date: June 17, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Brownshill Lock Updated 17/06/2024 The Navigation Advisory Notice issued last week regarding the Brownshill Lock closure is now rescinded as works have been completed and the lock is operating normally.

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Date: June 4, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Teddington Barge Lock Update 04/06/2024 Teddington Barge Lock is no longer handwind only.

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Date: May 9, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Abingdon Lock Updated 9/05/2024 Abingdon Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable. 

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Date: May 9, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Nafford Lock – now reopened Update 8/05/2024 Following full underwater survey debris has been removed from the cill of the lock and repairs undertaken. The lock is now functioning correctly, however beware there is silt within the chamber making the gates heavy to move and shallows above the lock.

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Date: May 3, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions ADVICE (Friday 3 May 2024 until further notice) As you are aware, the River Nene is currently in Strong Stream, however, locks will be reversed due to the forthcoming weather conditions.The locks are being reversed today, 03 May 2024, and will remain reversed until Strong Stream is lifted.

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Date: May 4, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Ely Pump Out Updated 4/05/2024 Please be aware that the pump out at Ely is operating at a significantly reduced capacity and we may need to temporarily close it if the situation deteriorates. We are doing everything we can to address this issue and we are currently waiting on…

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Date: May 1, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions 200m US of Twenty Pence Marina EntranceW3W///prestige.inflame.landlady ADVICE (Wednesday 1 May 2024) Please be aware there is a tree restricting 90% of the navigation 200m Upstream of the entranceto Twenty Pence Marina.Please proceed with caution if navigating in this area

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Start date: April 29, 2024Est. end if know: April 30, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions St Neots Lock ADVICE (Tuesday 30 April 2024) Please be advised that contractors on behalf of the landowner will be carrying out tree works in theSt Neots Lock area including the tree adjacent to the upstream Landing Stage on the above date.Please…

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Date: April 29, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Upware Lock Updated 26/04/2024: Emergency Closure Notice for Upware Lock issued earlier today is now rescinded as the issue has been resolved and the lock has reopened. EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Friday 26 April 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware that Upware Lock is temporarily closed until further notice due to…

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Date: May 25, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions UPDATE 24/05/2024 Harvington Lock Failed Bottom Gate. Works Complete Lock Fully Open. The lock was dredged, an underwater survey undertaken, development and design of an engineering solution was completed. Parts were manufactured and delivered by our supplier and the engineering team have worked solidly over two days to install the…

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Start date: May 2, 2024Est. end if know: May 3, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Upware Lock Updated 2/05/2024 EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Thursday 2 May until Friday 3 May, 2024) Due to unforseen circumstances, Upware Lock will be closed for repair workstoday and tomorrow, 2 May and 3 May 2024, between 07:30 and 17:00. Please be aware that…

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