Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: September 25, 2023Est. end if know: September 28, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Re-opened Lock 30, Holme Bridge Lock Update on 28/09/2023: The mats have now been removed and the lock has been reopened. Original message: Due to a oil spillage we have had to closed the lock, So we can contain the oil with…

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Start date: September 25, 2023Est. end if know: October 2, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Fallen tree across navigation upstream of Bridge 18, Wakefield Road Bridge Update on 29/09/2023: The tree will be removed on Sunday as access to the car park of the Medical Centre is to be used for the equipment/vehicles needed to remove the…

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Date: September 25, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 2, Birkwood Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10.30am-4pm Monday 25 September 2023) Northern Grid are undertaking tree works in the area and have turned off electrical power to the lock making the lock inoperable. Power should be returned by 16:00hrs

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Start date: September 25, 2023Est. end if know: September 27, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Braunston Lock 5, Kendalls Lock Update on 27/09/2023: The repairs to the collar on lock 5 have been completed and boaters can now proceed as normal. Update on 25/09/2023: The repair to the collar on lock 5 will take place on Wednesday…

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Start date: September 25, 2023Est. end if know: September 29, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Water Point, Star LockStone Update on 29/09/2023: The waterpoint leak has now been fixed. Update on 25/09/2023: We have managed to isolate the water, so the hazard has been reduced, please bear with us whilst we get the issue fixed. ADVICE (9am…

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Start date: September 25, 2023Est. end if know: September 27, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Bridge 13, Goodacres BridgeEnds At: Bridge 14, Mills Bridge Update on 27/09/2023: The tree has been cleared and boaters can proceed as normal. RESTRICTION (12noon Sunday 24 September 2023 until further notice) A large tree has come down and is…

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Date: September 25, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Halfpenny pipe /Jordans WeirStarts At: Halfpenny FootbridgeEnds At: Jordans Lock TOWPATH CLOSURE (4.30pm Saturday 23 September 2023 until further notice) A large tree as blown down blocking the towpath near Jordans Weir ,We are waiting for ground control staff to come and remove this. Will update on Monday 25th 

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Start date: September 23, 2023Est. end if know: October 8, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions SaltleyStarts At: Bridge 107, Gas WorksEnds At: River Rea Overflow Channel Aqueduct RESTRICTION (8am Monday 25 September until 5pm Friday 6 October 2023) BBV, a contractor working on behalf of High Speed 2 Limited, are undertaking underwater surveys of the canal. To…

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Start date: September 23, 2023Est. end if know: September 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Blisworth Tunnel North PortalEnds At: Blisworth Tunnel South Portal BOOKING INFORMATION (7.30-9am Monday 25 September 2023) Blisworth tunnel will be closed to traffic from 07:30, possibly until 09:00 on 25th September for the passage of a wide-beam boat travelling from…

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Date: March 4, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Chertsey Lock Update on 1/03/2024: Works to repair Chertsey Lock have been completed. Update on 26.2.2024: Chertsey Lock breakdown 2023: the lock is closed so that contractors can undertake repairs.

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Start date: September 23, 2023Est. end if know: October 15, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 8, Branston Lock ADVICE (1pm Friday 22 September 2023 until further notice) Please be aware that Branston Lock 8 on the Trent & Mersey Canal, is slow to fill due to a blocked offside ground paddle. Our Operations team are planning…

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Start date: September 22, 2023Est. end if know: September 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 94, Woolhampton LockEnds At: Bridge 29, Froud’s Bridge ADVICE (11am Friday 22 September 2023 until further notice) Please be advised that river levels between Lock 94, Woolhampton Lock and Bridge 29, Froud’s Bridge are currently designated: Yellow (falling) PROCEED WITH…

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Start date: September 22, 2023Est. end if know: October 5, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 84, Guyers LockEnds At: Lock 87, Ham Lock Update on 05/10/2023: Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow navigation from Lock 84, Guyers Lock to Lock 87, Ham Lock. Green…

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Date: October 27, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Mart Lane Sanitary Station Update on 27/10/2023: This shower will remain closed whilst we complete our Customer Service Facilities review. Once we have any further information we will share this. ADVICE (Thursday 21 September 2023 until further notice) The shower only is out of order, please bear with us…

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