Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: June 1, 2023Est. end if know: June 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Low Water LevelsLock 8, Mayroyd Update on 02/06/2023: Water levels have  improved enough overnight  to open Lock 8 this morning. The local team will check back later on in the day on the water levels NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9am Thursday 1 June 2023…

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Start date: June 1, 2023Est. end if know: June 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Only available for narrow beams. – Snapped balance beamLock 19, Hirst Lock Update on 02/06/2023: The local team have repaired the balance beam. It is open to both wide beams and narrow boats. RESTRICTION (9am Thursday 1 June 2023 until further notice)…

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Start date: June 1, 2023Est. end if know: June 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Pump out facility.Bradford On Avon Wharf Update on 02/06/2023: Further to the notice below, please be advised that the pump out at Bradford on Avon has now been repaired and is fully operational. ADVICE (4.30pm Wednesday 31 May 2023 until further notice)…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: September 5, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions South Towpath between Rotten Park Street to Rabone Lane Bridge, New Mainline Intersection of: Rotton Park Junction Turnover Bridge to Rotton Park Junction Turnover Bridge on Icknield Port Loop and Lea Bridge, Turnover, Winson Green to Rabone Lane Bridge, Rabone Lane on…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Underwater ObstructionLock 1 Tinsley ADVICE (11am Wednesday 31 May 2023 until further notice) A pontoon has sunk in the navigation. Boaters are advised to proceed with caution when passing the area.  This notice will be updated when further information is available. 

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions ElsanFradley Customer Service Facility Update on 02/06/2023: The issue has now been resolved and the Elsan is available again. ADVICE (9.30am Wednesday 31 May 2023 until further notice) Due to cesspit issues the Elsan is currently out of order. Please bear with…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 1, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Pedestal failureLong Sandall Lock Update on 31/05/2023: Contractors have attended  and the downstream pedestal has been repaired and the lock is now open. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (4pm Tuesday 30 May 2023 until further notice) A fault has developed on the down stream pedestal,…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 3, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Trees blocking the navigation between Boroughbridge SS and Milby LockStarts At: Boroughbridge Sanitary StationEnds At: Milby Lock (Lock 3) Update on 01/06/2023: The trees have all been removed by the contractors and the navigation is clear for passage. NAVIGATION CLOSURE (3pm Tuesday…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 11, Salmons Lane Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10.30amTuesday 30 May 2023 until further notice) Update on 30/05/2023: Please be advised that it has become necessary to close Salmons Lane Lock to enable repairs to be made. Updates to follow when available Original…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 9, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 2012, Three Mills Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (2.15pm Tuesday 30 May 2023 until further notice) Please be advised that Three Mills Lock is currently out of action. Repairs are being arranged and updates will follow when available

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Start date: May 30, 2023Est. end if know: June 3, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Engineers Bridge – BedfordW3W ///covers.weed.visits Update on 01/06/2023: The fencing thrown into the river at Engineers Bridge Bedford has been removed therefore our navigation advisory notice issued on 31 May 2023 is now rescinded. Update on 31/05/2023: Further to our reported obstruction…

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Start date: June 20, 2023Est. end if know: June 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Devizes Wharf elsan Update on 20/06/2023: Further to the notice below, we are pleased to advise that the elsan at Devizes Wharf has now been repaired and is fully operational. ADVICE (11.30am Tuesday 30 May 2023 until further notice) We are sorry…

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Start date: May 30, 2023Est. end if know: June 6, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Sanitary Station, Moorhen Marina ADVICE (7am Monday 29 May 2023 until further notice) Sanitary station closed until further notice due to blockage in pipework. Contractors to attend site.

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Start date: May 30, 2023Est. end if know: June 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions WatfordStarts At: Bridge 168, Rousebarn LaneEnds At: Bridge 167, Cassiobury ParkUp Stream Winding Hole: GU-173-013 – Immediately downstream of Lock 61, Winkwell LockDown Stream Winding Hole: GU-189-006 – Common Moor Winding Hole. 300m downstream of Lock 79 – Common Moor Lock NAVIGATION…

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