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Stoppages & Restrictions Listing
Denver Lock to Salters Lode Lock Crossing
Updated 26/04/2024
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.
Downstream of Orton Lock
Updated 26/04/2024
Please be aware that contractors will be on site today, Friday 26 April 2024, to remove tree.
Although this should not cause impact to navigation, please take heed of any instructions issued by contractors during this time.
ADVICE (Wednesday 24 April 2024 until further notice)
Please be aware that there is a fallen tree in the navigation downstream of Orton Lock. Although passable, please navigate with extreme caution when in the area.
The W3W for this location is :///fails.ends.return
Billing Lock Upstream Landing Stage
ADVICE (Thursday 25 April until Monday 13 May 2024)
Please be aware that contractors will be on site 13 May 2024 to complete repairs to a void.
There will be minor disruption during the time of the repair to the upstream landing stage so please follow onsite instructions. The lock will remain open.
Between St Ives and Hemingford
ADVICE (Thursday 25 April 2024 until rescinded)
Please be aware that there are two obstructions between the locations above.
W3W location for tree :///sheds.solder.ideal
W3W location for platform :///supported.fermented.bars
We will look to get these removed as soon as practical to do so but in the meantime please navigate with caution whilst in the area.
Upware Lock
EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Thursday 2 May 2024)
Please be aware that there will be an Emergency Closure at Upware Lock for permanent bridge parapet repair works. The Lock will be closed between the hours of 07:30 to 17:00 on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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 reopening of the lock is expected to be by 3 May 2024.
Please be aware that Cogenhoe Lock is closed until further notice due to a third party power issue resulting in loss of power supply to the lock.
Binton Bridge
RESTRICTION (8am Monday 22 April until 5pm Friday 26 April 2024)
Contractors are working from mobile pontoon in the navigation arch. Vessels may have to wait while the pontoon is moved out of the arch.
Navigation Special Notes:
There are pilot boats on station, one upstream and one downstream of the bridge to liaise with skippers and the contractor to manage safe passage.
Submerged debris may be in the channel with side and under the bridge.
Navigate with care, at slow speed and stay in the centre of the arch. Boats navigating downstream have right of way. Take direction from Pilot boat operators and banksmen.
Scaffolding is installed on each side of and over the navigation arch. Booms are in place to keep boats away from the scaffolding on the non navigation arches.
Denver Complex
ADVICE (Wednesday 17 April until Friday 26 April 2024)
Please be aware that there are planned works taking place at Denver between 17th April and 26th April 2024.
Although the works should not cause any disruption, please navigate with caution and take direction from signage and on-site contractors.
Westminster Council owned bridge from Lisson Grove Estate closed for refurbishment. Towpath and navigation to remain open and passable at all times.
Bridge 3 (Footbridge)
Update on 29/01/2024:
Completion date has been changed to the 30.06.2024
Near Bridge 1B (East Croft)
Update on 25/01/2024:
Delays in reducing the gas pressure within the pipeline persist, further postponing the repair and subsequent re-coating efforts.
Waterway and Towpath users are asked to proceed with care and follow advice on site.
This notice will be updated on 30th April 2024.
Under Bridge 12, Thurcaston Road Bridge
Update on 20/12/2023:
After a further review by our engineers, it has been decided that Thurcaston Road Bridge is to remain closed off with permanent fencing.
The closure is still in place as the sink hole is still there and needs our maintenance team to carry out the required repair works.
The towpath is still closed although we have been able to reduce the risk on the ground with the improved fencing.
Work is being planned in for next year, and we will update this notice by the end of August or as soon as we have further information. We will continue to monitor the situation carefully.
Saltley, Birmingham
Starts At: Bridge 107, Gas Works
Ends At: River Rea Overflow Channel Aqueduct
RESTRICTION (8am Monday 20 November 2023 until 5pm Saturday 1 March 2025)
Contractors working on behalf of High Speed 2 Limited, are undertaking works to construct a new railway viaduct over the canal. To undertake these works, the contractor has installed a temporary towpath through the works and boat movements will be reduced to one boat through the works at a time.
Towpath users are required to use the temporary towpath which is on a pontoon. Temporary traffic lights will be installed to control boats moving through the works area.
Short duration towpath closures may be required by the contractor between November 2023 and March 2025. Please pass through the area with care.
Pontoon installation with priority navigation, south of Lock 86 Widewater Lock
ADVICE (Wednesday 15 June 2022 until Friday 31 May 2024)
Due to major HS2 works, the access track to the Angling Club adjacent to the offside of the canal will be closed to allow construction works to take place. To provide access, the contractor would like to install a temporary pontoon roadway over the canal.
A pontoon, 33m in length will be installed on the offside, 560m South of Lock 86 Widewater Lock of the Grand Union canal. The pontoon will be maintained by HS2s main contractor Align and will be fitted with edge marker lights.
There will be Priority Narrowing to the navigation using chicane buoys and advanced warning signage will be in place on the towpath. Navigation will be single file for both narrowboats and wide beams and boating traffic may have to stop and give priority in equal amounts. Mooring provision is not present within the vicinity of the site and will not be provided due to the profile of the canal bed.
Customers will not need to book, and the towpath will remain open.
The pontoon and priority narrowing to the navigation are expected be in place for up to 2 years
