Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Mexborough Low Lock

Update on 02/05/2023:

Repairs have now been completed, navigation is now open. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (4pm Monday 1 May 2023 until further notice)

One gate cannot be closed due to a burst hydraulic pipe on a power pack. A team will be returning to carry out a repair tomorrow, Tues 2nd May.

Lock 63, Johnsons Hillock
Starts At: Lock 64, Bottom Lock
Ends At: Lock 58, Top Lock

Update on 02/05/2023:

We are pleased to advise the repair to Lock 63 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has been successful and navigation has resumed between Lock 64, Bottom Lock and Lock 58, Top Lock. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10.30am Tuesday 2 May 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Lock 63 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fault with the towpath side tailgate collar and hinge. Our local team have been to site and investigated the issue and a method of repair is being organised.

To ensure the safety of our customers, padlocks have been placed on Lock 64, Bottom Lock and Lock 58, Top Lock to prevent access on to the Johnsons Hillock flight.

An update will be provided Wednesday 3 May. 

Hatton Top lock waterpoint
Sanitary Facility

Update on 02/05/2023:

The leak has been repaired, however please exercise caution when using as the waterpoint casing has become detached.  We are looking into this issue.

ADVICE (3.45pm Tuesday 28 March 2023 until further notice)

The waterpoint has a substantial leak, this has been reported to our contractors.

Please bear with us whilst this leak is repaired.

Elsan
Durn Services

Update on 05/05/2023:

We are pleased to advise the Elsan has been emptied and is now back in use at Durn Customer Service Facilities.

ADVICE (12.45pm Tuesday 2 May 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised the elsan facility at Durn Customer Service Facilities on the Rochdale Canal is overflowing and out of use.

Contractors have been informed and we await their attendance.

An update will be provided by Friday 5 May.  

Bridge 4, Purton Upper

Update on 02/05/2023:

Following the notice below we are pleased to advise that Purton Upper Bridge is working as normal and the canal is now open.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (3pm Saturday 29 April 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that Purton Upper Bridge is currently closed due to a structural and mechanical failure.

 We’ll continue to monitor the situation and update this notice as soon as possible.

Selby Swingbridge 1

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Saturday 29 April 2023 until further notice)

The swing bridge currently cannot be operated for boat traffic. A team will be attending Sunday 30th April to carry out a repair.

Starts At: Bridge 10, Whitlocks End Farm
Ends At: Bridge 11, Tythe Barn Lane
Up Stream Winding Hole: bridge 9
Down Stream Winding Hole: bridge 16

Update on 02/05/2023:

Our contractors have now been out and cleared the tree from the canal, so navigation is now fully open through this area.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (12noon Sunday 30 April 2023 until further notice)

There is a large oak tree blocking the canal and towpath in between bridge 10 and 11 on the north Stratford we are working to mobilise contractor’s to sight to remove the tree there will be a Further update on Tuesday 02/05/2023

“We understand that this closure may disrupt your schedule. We are taking every step to fix the problem as soon as possible and we will keep you updated of our progress.”

Lock 8, Mayroyd

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9am Saturday 29 April 2023 until further notice)

The pound above Lock 8 at Mayroyd has been drained overnight. 

We have an Operative working upstream to replenish the levels which involves moving water down from the summit. Lock 8 has therefore been chained-up to prevent further water loss whilst this recovery operation takes place. 

We expect this recovery to last all day on Saturday 29th April 2023, and will provide an update on re-opening towards the end of the day. 

Zouch Flood Gates (Environment Agency Flood Light)

Update on 05/05/2023:

We have been advised that the  Environment Agency Flood Light at Zouch is now working correctly. 

Update on 02/05/2023:

There continues to be a fault with the Environment Agency Flood Light at Zouch and it is not currently corresponding with the flood levels.  For up to date flood information, please check out our website – Notices and stoppages | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)

The environment agency is working to have this issue resolved as soon as possible, and we will update the website on Friday 5th May with more information

ADVICE (Thursday 27 April 2023 until further notice)

There is a fault with the Environment Agency Flood Light at Zouch and it is not currently corresponding with the flood levels.  For up to date flood information, please check out our website – Notices and stoppages | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)

The environment agency plan to have it resolve by Saturday 29th May, and we will update the website on Tuesday with more information. 

Low Water, Summit

Starts At: Lock 36
Ends At: Lock 45

Update on 02/05/2023:

We are pleased to advise navigation has resumed on the Summit Lock Flight, Lock 36 to Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal. Please be reminded of the need to book through Lock 36 to Lock 37, and vice versa. You can find more on this here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/24741-booking-information-summit-pound-lock-36-to-lock-37-rochdale-canal

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (12noon Friday 28 April 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is closed on the Summit, Lock 36 to Lock 45, on the Rochdale Canal due to low water levels along the flight.

To allow the water levels to recuperate, navigation will remain closed, until further notice.

A further update will be provided Tuesday 2 May.

200 metres from the road bridge, towards the west portal of the Husband Bosworth tunnel

Update on 27/04/2023:

We are pleased to advise that the obstruction has now been cleared and the towpath is open again at this location.

Update on 27/04/2023:

A large tree is blocking the towpath approximately 200 metres from the road bridge that goes over the GU Leicester line, towards the west portal of the Husband Bosworth tunnel.

Our local operations team will be attending site to determine whether they can clear it or if contractors will be required.

Please avoid this section of towpath until the tree has been cleared.  We will update the notice by Friday 28th April

RESTRICTION (4pm Wednesday 26 April 2023 until further notice)

A large tree is blocking the towpath approximately 200 metres from the road bridge that goes over the GU Leicester line, towards the west portal of the Husband Bosworth tunnel.

Our local operations team will be attending site to determine whether they can clear it or if contractors will be required. Please avoid this section of towpath until the tree has been cleared.  We will update the notice by Friday 28th May.

Lock 1, Factory Top Lock, Tipton

Update on 27/04/2023:

The stuck boat has been freed.

Navigation open.

ADVICE (8.30am Thursday 27 April 2023 until further notice)

There is a currently a boat wedged into the lock at Factory Top Lock on the New Main Line canal, making it impassable for other boats.

Our team are on site trying to free the boat. Updates to follow.

Wollaston Lock

ADVICE (Tuesday 25 April until further notice)

Please be aware that Wollaston Lock is open to navigation following the Winter Works Programme.
Contractors will be returning over the coming weeks to finish works to the Lock, and, therefore, there may be left fencing or signage etc.in place around the site whilst the works are being finished. However, this will not impact navigation through either lock.