Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Lock 20 East, Spot Lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6.45pm Tuesday 30 January 2024 until further notice)

The paddles on the head gate at lock 20e have failed. We will investigate to find the cause of the failure and will then make the necessary repairs.

The lock will be out of action until this work is complete. An update will be given on 2nd February.

Lock 14, Newark Nether Lock

Update on 30/01/2024:

Our electrical engineers have carried out the repairs and Nether Lock is now operational.

ADVICE (Tuesday 30 January 2024 until further notice)

The Strong Stream Advice issued for the River Nene has been lifted. All locks that were closed to discharge flood waters have been re-opened.
River flows will remain above normal, and headroom will be restricted at some sites for a time. Anyone intending to navigate should proceed with caution.

Pump Out

Bosley Services

Update on 30/01/2024:

We are pleased to advise that the Pump Out facility at Bosley Customer Service Facilities, Macclesfield Canal, is now back in use. 

Boothferry Swingbridge – 1 week notice needed for passage
Boothferry Road Bridge

Update on 30/01/2024:

We have been advised by East Riding Council, that there is still an on-going technical issue with Boothferry Swingbridge.

It will now need to be operated by 2/3 people, 1 weeks notice is needed to obtain staff to operate the swingbridge.

Can skippers please contact the bridge operators on 01430 430256 if a swing is required.

We will update the notice when the technical issues have been resolved.

Anderton Customer Services

ADVICE (10am Tuesday 30 January 2024 until further notice)

Please be advised Anderton Customer Service Facilities are currently closed due to blocked drains.

Contractors have been informed.

An update will be provided Thursday 1st February.

Foulridge Tunnel North East Portal

ADVICE (8am Monday 29 January 2024 0until further notice)

Please be advised from Monday 29 January our contractors will be undertaking improvement works to the traffic light system at Foulridge Tunnel, and as a result the traffic light system at the tunnel portals will not be working.

Whilst navigation will remain open, customers may be asked to wait 60 minutes to allow the third-party contractors make way for a safe passage.

We politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and listen to any advice that may be given by the third-party contractors on site.

Any boats wishing to navigate the tunnel must follow the timings on the notice boards at the tunnel portals.

An update will be provided following the installation of the new lighting system and completion of the works. 

Water levels
Starts At: Lock 7 Bevere Lock
Ends At: Lock 9 Lincomb Lock

ADVICE (10am Monday 29 January 2024 until further notice)

Please be advised that river levels between Lock 9 Lincomb & Lock 7 Bevere Lock are currently designated:

Yellow (falling)

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the risk of floating debris.

Starts At: Lock 32, Nell Bridge Lock
Ends At: Lock 33, Aynho Weir Lock

Update on 29/01/2024:

STRONG STREAM RECEDED.

Navigation status normal (green)

Water levels
Starts At: Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
Ends At: Lock 2 Gloucester Lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am Monday 29 January 2024 until further notice)

Please be advised that the section between Gloucester Lock to Diglis Lock is currently designated:

Red – Do not proceed.

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

Orton Lock

Updated 29/01/2024:

Please be aware that the log in the lock pen has now been removed but the log jammed underneath the structure downstream of the lock, remains.
We will look into removal as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.
This notice replaces the original notice issued on 24 January 2024.

Starts At: Lock 40, Bakers Lock
Ends At: Lock 41, Shipton Lock

Update on 29/01/2024:

CAUTION STREAM DECREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.

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

Top Gate, Uxbridge
Lock 88, Uxbridge Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: Just above lock 88, Uxbridge lock
Down Stream Winding Hole: Just below lock 88, Uxbridge lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8am Monday 29 January until 4pm Friday 1 March 2024)

Further investigations have identified more extensive brickwork repairs are required.

The delivery team have looked at several options to complete the works within the original schedule but this is now not possible due to overlapping activities which can’t be safely done concurrently and the time required for curing of the brickwork repairs.

Therefore a 2-week extension is required which means we will be on site from the 29 January through to the 1 March 2024.