Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Miles Platting

Lock 77 Anthony

Update on 06/04/2023:

We are pleased to advise the repair to Lock 77 on the Rochdale canal has been successful, and we are now refilling the pound. We anticipate this will take 2 hours to refill, with navigation open by 12pm today.

An update will be provided should this information change.

Update on 05/04/2023:

Navigation remains closed at Lock 77 on the Rochdale Canal due to a paddle failure. Our team carried out a temporary repair to assist with a customer stuck in the lock, however further works are needed to be able to safely re-open the lock for customer use.

An update will be provided tomorrow, Thursday 6 April.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (1pm Wednesday 5 April 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Lock 77 on the Rochdale Canal due to a paddle failure.

Our teams are currently investigating the issue and an update will be provided later this afternoon.

Braunston Lock 3

Update on 05/04/2023:

The work has been completed. Boaters can now operate the lock as normal.

Update on 29/03/2023:

Towpath side lower gate paddle has become detached, which means it is temporarily out of action.

The lock remains operational using the offside gate paddle by the pub, but delays can be expected. Please proceed with care.

Repairs are being planned in and the website will be updated on the 6th April. 

RESTRICTION (Wednesday 29 March 2023 until further notice)

Towpath side lower gate paddle has become detached, which means it is temporarily out of action.

The lock remains operational using the offside gate paddle by the pub, but delays can be expected. Please proceed with care.

Repairs are being planned in and the website will be updated on the 7th April. 

Bridge 89, New Park Bridge, to Bridge 91, Brantbeck Bridge
Starts At: Bridge 89, New Park Bridge
Ends At: Culvert 52

Update on 14/04/2023:

We are pleased to advise our local team have successfully broken down and removed the water reeds, and navigation has resumed as normal between Bridge 89, New Park Bridge, and Bridge 91, Brantbeck Bridge on the Lancaster Canal.

ADVICE (4pm Tuesday 4 April 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised we are requesting all boaters to navigate with caution between Bridge 89, New Park Bridge, and Bridge 91, Brantbeck Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to three sections of water reeds making navigation through this area difficult.

Our local team will be onsite from Thursday 13 April between Bridge 89, New Park Bridge, and Bridge 91, Brantbeck Bridge on the Lancaster Canal to carry out necessary vegetation works.

Whilst the canal and towpath will remain open, customers may be asked to wait no longer than 30 minutes whilst equipment is moved out the way to allow for a safe passage. We politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and to listen to any advice that may be given by the local team onsite.

A further update will be provided by Friday 14 April. You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/24665/advice-bridge-89-new-park-bridge-to-bridge-91-brantbeck-bridge-lancaster-canal

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. 

Lock 1, Leeds Lock

Update on 04/04/2023:

Engineers have attended site and repaired fault. Navigation is now open. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (3.30pm Monday 3 April 2023 until further notice)

There is a suspected a technical failure with a gate sensor preventing the lock operating properly.

Our engineers are aware and will attend site as soon as practical to investigate and repair.

Canal and river Trust apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

this note will be updated when there is information to report.

Pounds between Hertford Union Canal Locks 1 – 3
Starts At: Lock 1, Top Lock
Ends At: Lock 3, Bottom Lock

Update on 05/04/2023:

This has now been resolved and navigation is reopen

RESTRICTION (9.45am-1pm Tuesday 4 April 2023)

Please be aware for the next few hours the pounds between Locks 1, 2 and 3 will be lowered to perform emergency work on a culvert.

Once this has been completed we’ll refill the pounds.

Denford Lock & Wadenhoe Lock

ADVICE (Tuesday 4 April until Friday 7 April 2023)

Please be aware contractors are carrying out fencing works at
both Denford Lock & Wadenhoe Lock. There will be no impact
on navigation whilst these works are undertaken at either lock.

Bridge 11, Ivyhouse Road Lift Bridge

Update on 06/04/2023:

The bridge has been fixed. Navigation open.

Update on 05/04/2023:

We are expecting the contractor to arrive at around 12noon tomorrow to fit the new motor, so we are hoping to have navigation open by then.

We will post an update as soon as this we hear anything further.

Update on 05/04/2023:

The Engineer arrived yesterday and found that the hydraulic motor had burnt out so the bridge is currently still inoperable. However, we have managed to source a motor and someone will be going out tomorrow to fit it, so we hope to have navigation open again tomorrow (06/04/22)

We haven’t received a timeframe for when the contractor will arrive tomorrow, but we will update the notice as soon as we have received this.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9am Tuesday 4 April 2023 until further notice)

There is a fault with Ivyhouse Lift Bridge and it is unable to be operated at present.

Our contactors are on the way to attend and assess the situation. We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available.

Starts At: Bridge 82, Top Lock Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 84, Engine Bridge

Update on 19/04/2023:

Please be advised whilst works to the third-party landslide remain on going between Bridge 82, Top Lock Bridge and Bridge 84, Engine Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, navigation has now opened up to Wide Beam boats with a beam of 12ft 6inch and less.

We politely request all customers to navigate through the affected area with care.

A further update will be provided Monday May 1.

Update on 03/04/2023:

Please be advised navigation remains restricted to narrowboats between Bridge 82, Top Lock Bridge and Bridge 84, Engine Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, due to a third-party landslide which has resulted in debris deposited on the offside.

Navigation will remain open, however we politely request all customers to navigate through the affected area with care.

An update will be provided Monday 1 May.

RESTRICTION (3.45pm Tuesday 7 March 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is restricted to narrowboats only between Bridge 82, Top Lock Bridge and Bridge 84, Engine Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, due to a third-party landslide which has resulted in debris deposited on the offside.

Navigation will remain open, however we politely request all customers to navigate through the affected area with care.  

An update will be provided Monday 3 April.

Between Vines Park Barge Lock 8 and Lock 6, Droitwich Junction

Intersection of: Lock 7, River Lock to Lock 6, Body Brook on Droitwich Junction Canal and
Barge Lock to Barge Lock on Droitwich Barge Canal

Update on 04/04/2023:

The water levels are back to normal.

Navigation open.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am Saturday 1 April 2023 until further notice)

We have had to close this section of the canal due to the high water levels of the River Salwarpe.

We will continue to monitor the situation and open the canal as soon as it is safe to do so.

North of Lock 39, Pigeons Lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11.45am Saturday 1 April 2023 until further notice)

Due to fallen tree from offside, the canal north of LK 39 pigeons lock will be closed to navigation until tree is cleared, our contractor has been informed for clearance, updates to follow.

Cotterstock Upstream Canoe Portage

Update on 3/04/2023:

Repairs to the upstream canoe portage point at Cotterstock have been carried out so our navigation advisory notice issued on 30 Jan 23 is now rescinded.

ADVICE (Monday 30 January 2023 until further notice)

Please be aware that part of Cotterstock Upstream Canoe Portage
is damaged and missing as shown in the picture below.

Please take care when using the canoe portage and if navigating in this area

Approx 300m Upstream of St Neots Lock

ADVICE (Monday 3 April 2023 until rescinded)

Please be aware of a tree which has fallen into the river approx 300m upstream of St Neots Lock.
Subject to current river conditions, we will look to remove this tree as soon as possible. Navigation is
possible but boaters are requested to proceed with caution.

Unable to swing
Selby Rail Bridge

RESTRICTION (12noon Monday 3 April 2023 until further notice)

We have been informed by Network Rail that Selby Rail Bridge is presently unable to swing.

Vessels not requiring a swing can still pass. For details of available headroom please contact the bridge operator on 0330 858 7749 before planning passage.

Network Rail maintenance teams are attending and will reopen the bridge as soon as circumstances permit.

This notice will be updated as soon as further information becomes available