Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: October 4, 2023Est. end if know: October 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions East side of Bridge 29, Frouds Lane Bridge, near Woolhampton. Update on 06/10/2023: Further to the notice below, the tree east side of Bridge 29, Frouds Lane Bridge has been cleared and navigation is now open. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (1pm Wednesday 4 October…

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Date: October 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Hambleden Lock Updated on 4/10/2023: Hambleden Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic. EMERGENCY LOCK CLOSURE (Wednesday 4 October 2023) Hambleden Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as…

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Date: October 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 22A (Near to Willington) Update on 04/10/2023: The loose boat has now been tethered and is not causing any obstruction to the navigation. Boaters can proceed as normal. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11am Wednesday 4 October 2023 until further notice) A large boat, is adrift and blocking the Trent and…

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Start date: October 4, 2023Est. end if know: October 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down – Catherine-de-Barnes, 400m north of Bridge 78Bridge 78, Hampton LaneUp Stream Winding Hole: Kings’ roadDown Stream Winding Hole: Henwood Update on 06/10/2023: The tree has been cleared. Update on 05/10/2023: Contractors are on site trying to remove the tree. We…

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Start date: October 4, 2023Est. end if know: October 18, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock No.1Ends At: Lock No.6 Update on 11/10/2023: Please be advised that the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster canal remains out of use, with navigation still possible using the towpath side paddle only.…

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Date: October 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Wast Hill Tunnel ADVICE (8am-5pm Wednesday 4 October 2023) Please be aware there will be an inspection of Wast Hill Tunnel tomorrow (04/10/23). Boaters may need to pass the inspection boat in the tunnel, as it will be slow moving. The local team will be onsite to manage traffic,…

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Date: October 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Blisworth Tunnel North PortalEnds At: Blisworth Tunnel South Portal BOOKING INFORMATION (7.30-8am Wednesday 4 October 2023) Blisworth tunnel will be closed to traffic from 07:30, possibly until 09:00 on Wednesday 4th October for the passage of a wide-beam boat travelling from Blisworth to Stoke Bruerne. Boats may…

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Start date: October 3, 2023Est. end if know: October 16, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 19, Greenwood Update on 11/10/2023: As an update – all works were completed yesterday and there will no need for further repairs and restrictions to lock operation w/c Monday 16th October. Update on 10/10/2023: All the repairs are now complete and…

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Start date: October 3, 2023Est. end if know: October 9, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions ElsanPenkridge CSF Update on 09/10/2023: The Elsan is now back open. ADVICE (10am Tuesday 3 October 2023 until further notice) The Elsan is currently blocked and out of order. Please bear with us whilst our contractor attends.

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Start date: October 3, 2023Est. end if know: October 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree Down Starts At: Lock 19, Hirst LockEnds At: Access point Update on 06/10/2023: The tree has been removed and the canal is open.  Update on 04/10/2023: Contractors were unable to remove the tree yesterday as further equipment is needed to remove…

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Start date: October 3, 2023Est. end if know: October 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Castle Garden moorings in Leicester Update on 06/10/2023: The padlock has now been replaced and boaters can access the moorings as normal.  Update on 06/10/2023: The customer padlock is still missing from the gate at Castle Garden moorings in Leicester.   This…

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Date: October 3, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 8, Shirley DrawbridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: Kings Norton JunctionDown Stream Winding Hole: Upstream of Bridge 10 Update on 03/10/2023: The barrier has been fixed and navigation is open again. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8am Tuesday 3 October 2023 until further notice) Navigation is closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle…

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Start date: October 2, 2023Est. end if know: October 5, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Near To Bridge 41 (Nearest village: Bugbrooke)Bridge 41, Skew Bridge Update on 05/10/2023: The loose boat near Bridge 41 on the Grand Union Canal, close to Bugbrooke, is not currently affecting the navigation. Boaters can proceed as normal. Update on 04/10/2023: We…

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Date: October 3, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Inspection from floating pontoonBridge 90A, Standing Way (H8) ADVICE (8am-6pm Tuesday 3 October 2023) Contractors on behalf of MK Council are undertaking an inspection of the highway bridge. The inspection will take place from a floating pontoon with a scaffold tower which will be moved to allow boat movements.…

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