Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: March 27, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Upware Lock ADVICE (Tuesday 26 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be advised that Upware lock is open but that following the incident temporary pedestrian barriers remain in place. The lock pen has been searched with grappling hooks and magnets and appears to be clear of obstructions.Given the approaching Easter…

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Date: March 25, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Binton Bridge, Welford Reach RESTRICTION (Saturday 23 March 2024 until further notice) Binton Bridge open to navigation with restricted width. The bridge is open to navigation. However width of the navigation arch is reduced to 4.5m (14.8 feet) due to the temporary installation of steel braces. Fendering has been installed…

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Date: May 31, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Denver Lock to Salters Lode Lock Crossing Updated 31/05/2024 We are pleased to inform you that the de-silting works at Denver are now complete aheadof the original estimate to be completed w/c 27th June.Our Contractors have now moved on to Salters Lode tidal Lock entrance and have begunde-silting operations.…

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Date: March 21, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Ely Pump Out Water Point ADVICE (Wednesday 20 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be advised that the above water tap is leaking. We will look to get thisrepaired as quickly as possible

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Date: March 21, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Between Lazy Otter & A10 Road Bridge ADVICE (Wednesday 20 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware there is a fallen tree across the river restricting navigation inthe above area. Navigation is possible but please take care when in thearea.This notice replaces the Reported Obstruction Notice issued on 17…

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Date: March 21, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Ely Slipway ADVICE (Wednesday 20 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be advised there is a tree stump in the water at the bottom of the Ely slipway.Navigation is not affected but please proceed with caution whilst in the area.

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Date: March 19, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Sugar Beet FactoryW3W///pound.converged.verdict ADVICE (Tuesday 19 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be advised there is reduced headroom at the Sugar Beet Factory bridge, pleaseproceed with caution. W3W location ///pound.converged.verdict

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Date: March 12, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Where the River Wissey meets the Ely OuseApprox. W3W///lyricism.harps.keen ADVICE (Tuesday 12 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be advised there is a boat that has taken on some water and is now resting on the riverbed in the location of where the River Wissey meets the Ely Ouse, approx…

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Start date: March 12, 2024Est. end if know: March 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Hermitage Lock EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Wednesday 13 March until Friday 15 March 2024) The recent wet weather has resulted in the failure of one of the hydraulic power pack foundation pads. This requires urgent attention to ensure continued operation of the lock through…

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Date: March 8, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Yarwell Country Park ADVICE (Thursday 7 March 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that there is a partially sunken narrowboat within the area of Yarwell Country Park. W3W ///blacken.souk.retracedAlthough it is not causing an obstruction, please navigate with caution whilst in this area.

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Date: March 6, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Nr Begwary Brook, Wyboston ADVICE (Tuesday 5 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware we have received a report of several trees in the river near Begwary Brook, Wyboston on the river Great OuseWe will look into this report as soon as it is safe and practical to do…

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Date: March 15, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Ely pump out water point Update on 15/3/2024: The Navigation Notice issued on 4th March 2024 regarding Ely Pump Out Water Point is now rescinded as it has been repaired. ADVICE (Monday 4 March 2024 until rescinded) Please be advised that due to a leak the water point at…

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Start date: April 24, 2024Est. end if know: May 3, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Cogenhoe Lock Updated 23/04/2024 EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Monday 4 March until Friday 3 May 2024) We have been informed that power to the lock is now disconnected whilst major third-party electrical work is completed and have been advised that the overall completion and…

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Date: March 27, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Upware Lock Update: 26/03/2024 Further to our Emergency Closure Notice issued on 4 March for Upware Lock, River Cam, this is now rescinded as the lock has reopened.  However, please see our Navigation Advisory Notice regarding the Lock.

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