Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: November 22, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Western Portal of the Husbands Bosworth Tunnel Update on 22/11/2023: The tree has now been cleared and boaters can proceed as normal. RESTRICTION (Tuesday 14 November 2023 until further notice) A tree has fallen into the canal at the Western Portal of the Husbands Bosworth Tunnel, on the Grand…

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Date: November 21, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Intersection of Lock 59 – Redhill Lock to Lock 59 – Redhill Lock on River Soar andLock 38 – Kings Lock to Lock 38 – Kings Lock on Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) Update on 21/11/2023: Water levels have returned to normal and the navigation is now open.

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Start date: November 14, 2023Est. end if know: November 15, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Between Birstall Lock (River Soar) and Kings Lock (Grand Union Leicester Line) Intersection of: Lock 45 – Birstall Lock to Lock 45 – Birstall Lock on River Soar andLock 38 – Kings Lock to Lock 38 – Kings Lock on Leicester Line…

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Date: November 29, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions ReopenedNaburn Large Lock Update on 29/11/2023: Water levels have returned to an operational level at Naburn.  Naburn lock is open and operational.

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Date: November 22, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Cranfleet Flood Gates Update on 22/11/2023: Water levels have started to come down and Cranfleet Flood Gates are now open. Boaters can proceed as normal. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Tuesday 14 November 2023 until further notice) CAUTION STRONG STREAM Cranfleet Flood Gates have been closed. We advise users of all boats not to…

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Date: November 14, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Prebend Street Bridge (County Bridge) – Bedford ADVICE (Tuesday 14 November 2023 until rescinded) Please be aware of a tree which has fallen into the river at Prebend Street Bridge also known as County Bridge in Bedford. This Advisory Navigation Notice replaces our Reported Obstruction Advisory Notice for the…

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Date: January 14, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 13, Anchor Pit Flood LockEnds At: Flood Lock, Wakefield Update on 14/01/2024: All flood gates and locks are now open Please consult the Strong Stream Warning boards and markers at flood locks/gates before venturing into the river sections of the navigation.

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Date: November 24, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 32, Nell Bridge LockEnds At: Lock 33, Aynho Weir Lock Update on 24/11/2023: STRONG STREAM RECEDED. Navigation status normal (green) Update on 21/11/2023: CAUTION STREAM DECREASING We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution. Update on 20/11/2023: CAUTION STRONG…

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Start date: November 13, 2023Est. end if know: November 14, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 114A, Enfield BridgeEnds At: Bridge 114B, Whalley Road Bridge Update on 14/11/2023: We are pleased to advise the tree obstructing the towpath has been removed and the towpath is now open between Bridge 114A, Enfield Bridge and Bridge 114B,…

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Start date: November 13, 2023Est. end if know: November 14, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Ashton Lock Track/Path ADVICE (Monday 13 November 2023 untii further notice) Please be aware that a willow tree has fallen over the track at Ashton Lock. The landowner is aware and organising removal,however, in the meantime please avoid this area and do…

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Start date: November 13, 2023Est. end if know: November 14, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing BridgeEnds At: Bridge 20A, Downholland Bridge Update on 14/11/2023: We are pleased to advise the underwater obstruction has been removed between Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge and Bridge 20A, Downholland Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool…

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Start date: November 13, 2023Est. end if know: November 15, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge Update on 15/11/2023: We are pleased to advise our contractors have successfully repaired the barrier at Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and navigation has resumed. Our contractors will be returning next…

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Date: November 13, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions No suctionLong Sandal Lock Pump Out Unit ADVICE (1pm Monday 13 November 2023 until further notice) Contractors have notified and will be attending to the pumpout at Long Sandall as soon as possible as the suction is not working. We will update the notice when the pumpout is working.

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Start date: November 13, 2023Est. end if know: November 15, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 11, Wolverhampton Lock Flight Up Stream Winding Hole: Junction with the Wyrley & Essington CanalDown Stream Winding Hole: Junction with the Staffs & Worc Canal Update on 15/11/2023: We’re pleased to advise navigation is back open again. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (12noon Monday…

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