Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Opened
Lock 3, Oxclose Lock

Update on 03/02/2023:

The water levels have returned and we are able to open Oxclose Lock.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (1pm Tuesday 31 January 2023 until further notice)

Oxclose Lock is closed due to ongoing repairs at Belfurrows Lock that has resulted in a drop in water levels between Oxclose  and Belfurrows Lock.

The closure is to maintain the water levels outside of these locks on the canal.

We will review it on Friday afternoon, where we hope to have a progression on the works and pumps can be put in place.

Near Langley Mill

Update on 02/02/2023:

Our local team have attended site and boaters can now travel along the navigation as normal.

RESTRICTION (Thursday 26 January 2023 until further notice)

We have had a report of a motorbike in the canal near Langley Mill.  It is close to the bank and so not currently blocking the navigation. 

We have reported this to our local team and they will be attending site to assess the situation and decide the best way to get the motorbike removed. 

Please proceed with care, when travelling past the bike and as soon as we have more information, we will update the website accordingly. 

Long Buckby CSF

Update on 31/01/2023:

Our contractors have attended site and successfully carried out the required repairs to the Elsan.

There is no longer an issue with the water feed pipe, and customers can now use the Elsan.  

ADVICE (Thursday 26 January 2023 until further notice)

The water feed pipe on the elsan has been damaged and is no longer attached to the wall.

It has been isolated by our local team, however this does mean that both the tap and the flush are now not working and so the elsan is temporarily out of action.

We have raised an urgent job with our contractors, and as soon as we have more information, we will update the website accordingly. 

Wood Choppings in the Navigation: Victoria Quays to Tinsley Lock 1
Starts At: Sheffield Basin
Ends At: Lock 1 Tinsley

RESTRICTION (12.30pm Friday 27 January 2023 until further notice)

There are currently choppings of wood in the navigation from Victoria Quays to Lock 1 Tinsley. All boaters and navigation traffic are advised to be mindful when passing through this area, whilst contractors work to remove the debris. 

Salterhebble Top Basin, below Lock 1
Sanitary Facility

ADVICE (9am Thursday 26 January until 8am Sunday 26 February 2023)

The failed and unsafe mooring staging serving the closed Sanitary Facility has been removed for reasons of safety.

The water point at this location is no longer accessible or available for use.

The nearest alternative water point is immedaitley above Lock 1 at Salterhebble.

Starts At: Lock 2 Gloucester Lock
Ends At: Lock 9 Lincomb Lock

Update on 06/02/2023:

Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow navigation from Gloucester Lock (Lock 2) to Lincomb Lock (Lock 9).

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

ADVICE (3.30pm Wednesday 25 January 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that river levels in the section between  Gloucester lock and Lincomb 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.

Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge

Update on 27/01/2023:

We are pleased to advise the safety barrier has now been repaired at Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and navigation has resumed. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (4.15pm Wednesday 25 January 2023 until further notice)

Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a broken safety barrier.

Our contractors have been informed.

An update will be provided Friday 27th January 

Castle Mills Lock – 20ft from D/S Landing Stage
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Updated on 28/02/2023):

Tree removal works downstream from Castle Mills Lock Landing Stage have been completed and our updated emergency closure navigation issued 27 Feb 23 is now rescinded.

ADVICE (Tuesday 24 January 2023 until rescinded)

Please be aware of a large fallen tree located near the downstream landing
stage of Castle Mills Lock.
We will look into the practicalities of removing this tree as soon as it is safe to
do so in the meantime and subject to strong stream conditions please
navigate with extreme caution when in this area.

UPDATE (Wednesday 25 January 2023)

The Strong Stream Advice issued for the River Nene has been
cancelled. 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 extreme caution.

Closed large obstruction in navigation
Starts At: Millennium Bridge
Ends At: A64 Road Bridge

Update on 25/01/2023:

The navigation is now open, investigations have taken place and the report of an obstruction is incorrect.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11am Wednesday 25 January 2023 until further notice)

We have received reports that a steel pontoon has sunk mid channel.

Navigation is closed until we can locate the obstruction. We will update the notice as soon as we have more information. 

Starts At: Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
Ends At: Lock 9 Lincomb Lock

ADVICE (4.30pm Monday 23 January 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that river levels in this section 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.

Shopping Trolley in navigation – removed
Bridge 8, Brighouse Basin

Update on 24/01/2023:

The trolley has now been removed from the navigation. 

ADVICE (11am Monday 23 January 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised there is a shopping trolley in the navigation, slow down on approach.

We will update the notice once the trolley has been removed. 

Large Tree in Navigation – Scarborough Railway Bridge

Update on 01/02/2023:

The large tree in the navigation has been removed from the downstream arch and is no longer obstructing any traffic travelling downstream.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (1pm Monday 23 January 2023 until further notice)

There is a large tree in the navigation obstructing the downstream arch therefore it is closed to downstream traffic, however would skippers of all craft coming upstream slow down on approach and watch out for other traffic using the same upstream arch.

We will update the notice as soon as the tree has been removed.