Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Caversham reach

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Tuesday 24 April 2024 until further notice)

Submerged boat reported in central third of navigation channel, just upstream of St Mary’s Island. Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid using middle of the navigation at this location.

Cookham Bridge, Cookham reach

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Tuesday 23 April 2024 until further notice)

The main downstream navigation arch is obstructed by a tree stuck in the bridge support. Boaters should use other arches with caution. The obstruction will be removed when river conditions allow.

All reaches

River Level Alert (Friday 19 April 2024)

Following a period of dry weather, the Avon river levels have dropped this week and are AMBER/GREEN on all river gauges.

Denver Lock to Salters Lode Lock Crossing

Updated 19/04/2024

Our contractors are currently progressing with the desilting work between Denver Lock and Salters Lode Lock.
The desilting work is being carried out in a sequence starting at Denver Lock, moving downstream to Salters Lode Lock, and will take several weeks to complete.
We will provide regular updates as the work progresses

River Nene Navigation

ADVICE (Sunday 21 April 2024 until further notice)

Please be aware that following removal of Strong Stream Advice, there is still excess water within the river system. River levels will remain elevated for a period of time and headroom will be reduced at some sites. Please check inverted gauge boards where present, know your craft airdraft and if any doubt about your vessel’s ability to pass safely beneath low structures, do not proceed.
Flows will also likely be faster than normal whilst additional water within the river system is discharged, this is especially relevant through restricted cross sections of channel such as
around bridges. Flows may also be increased at river control structures such as sluices
and weirs. Vessel masters should anticipate higher than normal and unexpected flows,
(cross) currents and turbulence, which may be encountered on the navigation at present.
Whilst mooring, larger changes than normal in river level may be encountered and
mooring lines and ropes should allow for this. Please be advised to visit your craft
regularly and check in frequently with any crew if navigating and proceeding through locks
at the present time as additional hazrads such as debris may be present. There may also
be other hazards present on the navigation that may be encountered whilst underway and
have yet to be reported such as debris / obstructions. Anyone attempting to navigate
should proceed with caution, please report any issues encountered via our 24 hour
incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60

Titchmarsh Lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (am only Monday 22 April 2024)

Please be aware that some urgent operational checks are required at Titchmarsh Lock on the River Nene, this Emergency Closure Notice is to allow for these checks to take place on the morning of Monday 22nd April 2024

Whitchurch head lock cut

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Saturday 20 April 2024 until further notice)

Navigation hazard. Obstruction above head gates. Navigate with caution when entering or exiting the upstream lock cut.

Teddington barge lock tail end

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Sunday 21 April 2024 until further notice)

Submerged obstruction. Navigation hazard at tail end of barge lock and in to channel. Navigate with caution when entering or exiting the barge lock.

Bray head lock cut

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Thursday 18 April 2024 until further notice)

A tree has been reported obstructing the upstream lock cut. Boaters should navigate on the layby side of the cut to avoid the tree.

Days Lock

Updated 18/04/2024

Repairs to Days Lock have been completed. River closure notice removed.

Evesham reach

RESTRICTION (Wednesday 17 April 2024 until further notice)

There is a fallen tree blocking 3/4 of the river width blocking the navigation channel opposite Evesham Rugby Club upstream of the railway bridge, downstream of Hampton Ferry.

Single file traffic width available however we have not been able to test for depth or submerged debris. Pass at own risk. Slow speed and give way to traffic navigating downstream.

Clearance barges will be tackling the issue as soon as possible, further updates to follow.

Sonning Lock

Update 16/04/2024

Sonning Lock has been repaired

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Sunday 14 April 2024 until further notice)

Lock closure. Tailgate breakdown

Between Twenty Pence Marina entrance and the road bridge

ADVICE (Friday 12 April 2024 until further notice)

REPORTED OBSTRUCTION
We have received a report of a tree blocking the navigation between Twenty Pence Marina entrance and the road bridge.
We will look into this as soon as it is safe and practical to do so, but in the meantime if navigating in this area please proceed with caution

Godmanchester Up and Downstream

ADVICE (Sunday 14 April 2024 until further notice)

REPORTS OF SHOALING
We have received reports of shoaling at Godmanchester, up and downstream.
We will look into this as soon as it is safe and practical to do so, but in the meantime if navigating in this area please proceed with caution.