Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: May 25, 2023Est. end if know: June 11, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Upstream of Twin Railway Bridge – BedfordW3W Location ///quest.minds.marked RESTRICTION (Thursday 25 May 2023 until rescinded) There is a tree partially blocking navigation upstream of the twin railway bridge in Bedford. We have been advised that the arch on river left is…

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Start date: May 25, 2023Est. end if know: June 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Wiston Mill Downstream Canoe Portage ADVICE (Thursday 25 May 2023 until rescinded) Please be advised of the damaged portage area and avoid this area for health and safety reasons.We will look to carry out repairs as soon as possible If using What3words…

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Start date: May 25, 2023Est. end if know: June 4, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 8 Mayroyd Update on 26/05/2023: Lock 8 and Lock 9 are open and will remain open over the bank holiday. We are currently in the process of installing a pump in at Lock 16 which will help to improve the water…

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Start date: May 25, 2023Est. end if know: May 28, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Saltersford Large Lock Update on 25/05/2023: We are pleased to advise our engineers have successfully replaced the failed bolts within the two upper gates at Saltersford Lock on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has now resumed as per the Summer Opening Times…

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Start date: June 15, 2023Est. end if know: June 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Lock 60 – Trent LockEnds At: Lock 14 – Langley Mill Update on 29/06/2023: Boaters can now proceed as normal. Update on 23/06/2023: Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between…

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Start date: June 7, 2023Est. end if know: June 9, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Broad Street CSF Update on 07/06/2023: The toilets are now back open again, apologies for the delay. ADVICE (10am Wednesday 24 May 2023 until further notice) The toilets are currently closed due to sewage issues on site. We are currently investigating the…

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Start date: May 24, 2023Est. end if know: May 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Pump Out, Lancaster Customer Services Update on 26/05/2023: We are pleased to advise the Pump Out has been repaired and is now back in use at Lancaster Customer Service Facilities. ADVICE (10am Wednesday 24 May 2023 until further notice) Please be advised…

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Start date: May 24, 2023Est. end if know: May 25, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Upper Wellingborough Lock ADVICE (Wednesday 24 May 2023) Please be aware that river levels will be slightly lowered for the morning to allow maintenance to take place. They should gradually return to normal levels during the afternoon.Please navigate with care as levels…

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Start date: June 22, 2023Est. end if know: June 25, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Cotterstock Lock Update on 22/06/2023: The nesting bird in the life ring at Cotterstock Lock has moved on therefore our navigation advisory notice issued on 23 May 2023 is now rescinded. ADVICE (Tuesday 23 May 2023 until further notice) We would like…

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Start date: May 24, 2023Est. end if know: June 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Wormingford Mill Upstream Canoe Portage NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Tuesday 23 May 2023 until rescinded) Please be advised, as a result of an inspection the above canoe portageis currently closed to the public for health and safety reasons.We will rescind this notice once the…

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Start date: May 23, 2023Est. end if know: May 25, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Blisworth Tunnel North PortalEnds At: Blisworth Tunnel South Portal BOOKING INFORMATION (7.30-9am Wednesday 24 May 2023) Blisworth tunnel will be closed to traffic from 07:30, possibly until 09:00 on Wednesday 24th May for the passage of a widebeam boat travelling…

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Start date: May 23, 2023Est. end if know: May 25, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lock 11, Gunthorpe Lock Update on 24/05/2023: Work has been completed ahead of schedule and boaters can now proceed as normal. RESTRICTION (Wednesday 24 May 2023 until 2pm) Essential mechanical repairs are required at Gunthorpe Lock on the 24th May.   Boats…

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Start date: May 23, 2023Est. end if know: May 28, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 29, Wood Eaton BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: Norbury Junction Winding HoleDown Stream Winding Hole: High Onn Winding Hole Update on 23/05/2023: Contractors are making good progress clearing the tree. The have advised navigation should be open again by 6pm. NAVIGATION CLOSURE…

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Start date: May 23, 2023Est. end if know: July 31, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions West from the bridge by Water Rd – Bridge 11B, Carlyon FootbridgeStarts At: Access PointEnds At: Access Point RESTRICTION (4.45pm Monday 22 May 2023 until further notice) Reason being that swans have made a nest on the towpath therefore no through route.

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