Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Barrowford Locks
Starts At: Lock 51, Bottom Lock
Ends At: Lock 45, Top Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: wanless, Bridge 145, LL-130-002
Down Stream Winding Hole: Bridge 141D, Hodge Bank Bridge, LL-127-002

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9.30am Sunday 9 April until 12.45pm)

Please be advised, the navigation is currently closed at Barrowford Locks, between Lock 51 and Lock 45 due to vandalism making Lock 51 inoperable. 

The local Team are currently making the site safe, and a safe method of repair is being planned for commencement on 11/04/2023. 

Starts At: Bridge 75A
Ends At: Bridge 70, Allanson Hall Bridge
Up Stream Winding Hole: bridge 75a, Cowling
Down Stream Winding Hole: Bridge 70, Allanson Hall Bridge

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Until 12.45pm Sunday 9 April 2023)

Please be advised navigation between bridge 75a and 70, on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has been temporarily suspended. 

This is due to the sinking of a boat that is blocking navigation. 

The boat owner and Canal and River Trust are currently on site working on rectifying the issue. 

A further update will be provided at 2100 on 07/04/23. 

Once the boat has been floated, navigation will resume.

Lock 64
Up Stream Winding Hole: below LK 56
Down Stream Winding Hole: below LK 69

Update on 09/04/2023:

Our onsite team have cleared the obstruction from the Bottom Gate Cill, Lock 64 Boxmoor is now open to Navigation

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (5.15pm Sunday 9 April 2023 until further notice)

 Due to an obstruction below water level on the t/path Bottom gate Cill, navigation at lock 64 Boxmoor will be closed.

we have a team on site working Hard to clear the obstruction, updates to follow.

LL-071-004
Starts At: Bridge 75A
Ends At: Bridge 70, Allanson Hall Bridge
Up Stream Winding Hole: bridge 75a, Cowling
Down Stream Winding Hole: Bridge 70, Allanson Hall Bridge

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6.15pm Friday 7 April 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation between bridge 75a and 70, on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has been temporarily suspended. 

This is due to the sinking of a boat that is blocking navigation. 

The boat owner and Canal and River Trust are currently on site working on rectifying the issue. 

A further update will be provided at 2100 on 07/04/23. 

Once the boat has been floated, navigation will resume.

You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/24712/bridge-74a-leeds-and-liverpool-canal-ll-071-004

Update on 07/04/2023:

THIS IS A POLITE REMINDER THAT STRONG STREAM ADVICE
(SSA) HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE RIVER NENE.
Locks have been reversed to discharge flood water.
We strongly advise against navigating whilst SSA is in force.
To sign up to our to our free Strong Stream Advice (SSA)
messaging system, call us on 02030 255068 or
email [email protected]
You will receive a voice message on your mobile phone and/or
landline. The messages can be sent at any time of day or night.
You can also receive text and email messages.
For further information, please contact the Environment Agency on
03708 506506 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and ask for
the Waterways Team in the Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Area.

ADVICE (18 March 2023)

A POLITE REMINDER THAT STRONG STREAM ADVICE
(SSA) HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE RIVER NENE.
Locks have been reversed to discharge flood water.
We strongly advise against navigating whilst SSA is in force.
To sign up to our to our free Strong Stream Advice (SSA)
messaging system, call us on 02030 255068 or
email [email protected]

Caen Hill flight
Starts At: Lock 29, Devizes Lock
Ends At: Lock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell

RESTRICTION (1pm Thursday 6 April 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that a navigation restriction will need to be introduced for the Caen Hill flight from Lock 29 (Devizes Lock) to Lock 44 (Sir Hugh Stockwell). This restriction will take effect from the 24^th April 2023 for a 12-week period. The opening hours of the flight will be 10:00 to 16:00hrs daily with last entry at 13:00. This navigation restriction will run concurrently with the existing restriction on the Crofton and Wootton Rivers flights, where the opening hours are presently 09:30 to 15:30hrs daily.

The reason for this navigation restriction is to preserve water supplies and help recovery of water levels whilst critical upgrade and maintenance works are carried out to the pumping infrastructure at Caen Hill Pumping Station. It is important for our boating customers to note that during the works there are likely to be some changes in water levels which we will be closely monitoring. Through careful water management and backup mitigation measures, we hope to avoid the requirement for further navigation restrictions or a temporary canal stoppage.

Minerva Wharf, Wolverhampton, Old Main Line
Starts At: Walsall Street Bridge, Walsall Street
Ends At: Horseley Fields Bridge

Update on 18/04/2023:

We are pleased to advise the final repairs have been made and the towpath is now open.

Update on 17/04/2023:

Unfortunately contractors have experienced delays with repairing the towpath. We are now hoping to have the towpath open by tomorrow afternoon. (Tuesday 18th April)

TOWPATH CLOSURE (until 5pm Monday 17 April 2023)

Update on 06/04/2023:

We have agreed with our contractors that the towpath will need to remain closed next week to allow for repairs, as well as to make the wall re-building easier.

We are now aiming to open the towpath by Monday 17th April. Thank you for your patience.

Original message:

The debris from the large factory fire opposite Minerva Wharf has now been cleared from the towpath and navigation, and it’s possible for boats to pass through this area.  We’re now agreeing with the third party responsible to repair damange to the towpath, but until the potholes and gaps in the wall are fillled, the towpath will have to remain closed.

We expect to be able to update you very soon, certainly by next Wednesday 4th April. Thank you for continuing to bear with us while the clean up is completed.

Leeds sanitary station – CLOSED

ADVICE (10.45am Friday 7 April 2023 until further notice)

We are sorry to report that Leeds sanitary station has been taken out of service following vandalism overnight.

Repairs will commence following the bank holiday with an update provided on Tuesday 11th April 2023. 

Please use alternative facilities in the meantime. 

Goole Railway Bridge – Now able to Swing

Update on 06/04/2023:

We have been informed by Network Rail that Goole Swingbridge has been repaired and is able to swing.

RESTRICTION (8am Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice)

We have been informed by Network Rail that Goole swingbridge is presently unable to swing. Vessels not requiring a swing will still be able to pass.

Queries should be directed to Network Rail on 01904 718181, and we will provide updates to this notice as they are received.

Water Point 1, Limekiln

Update on 04/04/2023:

We have been advised that our contractors are still waiting on parts to repair the waterpoint at Lime Kiln, near bridge 15 on the Ashby Canal.

They are currently unable to provide a date for this repair, however as soon as they can we will update the website further.

ADVICE (Thursday 30 March 2023 until further notice)

The water point at Lime Kiln, near bridge 15 on the Ashby Canal is out of order.

Our contractors have attended site to repair, but there is an issue with the valve and so they have had to order an additional part. 

At this time they do not have a date for delivery but we will contact them and update the website with further information on Monday 3rd April. 

Gloucester Docks
Starts At: Bridge 18, Rea Swing Bridge
Ends At: Gloucester Docks 48 Hour – S1 Mooring

Update on 05/05/2023:

Following the notice below we are pleased to announce that we are able to re-open visitor moorings in Gloucester Docks from 8am on 6th May 2023.

There are still depth restrictions in place as we continue to dredge. A map of depths is available at Llanthony Bridge and Gloucester Lock, so please chat with our operatives to discuss a suitable place to moor.

The dredging operation will continue in Gloucester Docks until early June. With this in mind you may be asked to move your vessel to accommodate these works. Please speak with a member of the team at either Llanthony Bridge or Gloucester Lock to see where the dredger will be working during your visit.

ADVICE (until 5pm Sunday 14 May 2023)

The depth of water in Gloucester Docks remains affected by the exceptional siltation in the summer last year.  Recent dredging has improved depths on the approaches to Llanthony Bridge and other parts of the dock.  Further dredging is scheduled to carried out between Monday 3^rd April and Friday 14^th May 2023.  These works will initially focus on ensuring a channel across the dock to Gloucester Lock.

Dredgings will be transported 5km down the canal to south of Rea Bridge.  Please pass the dredger and loaded hoppers with due care and follow instructions of the dredging crew.

The mooring suspension affecting the dock remains in place.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

East Channel, Upper Parting, River Severn

ADVICE (until further notice)

At the East Channel upper parting with the Maisemore (west) channel, we have reports of a submerged island of sediment on the left hand (east) side which extends to the middle of the river.  Boaters are advised to keep to the right hand (west) bank where our survey indicates depths greater than 1.5m at summer level.

Please follow any additional advice from our lock keepers.

The navigation remains open, subject to current lock opening times.

Lapworth/ Kingswood Customer Service Facility
Lapworth CSF

Update on 05/04/2023:

The toilet is back open for use.

ADVICE (9.30am Wednesday 5 April 2023 until further notice)

Due to a blockage the toilet in currently out of order.

Please bear with us whilst our contractors deal with this issue.

Farndon

ADVICE (9.30am-2.30pm Wednesday 5 April 2023)

Police divers are today undertaking a training dive in the River Trent at Farndon.

They aim to be done by 2:30pm.  Proceed with care and follow any advice given on site.