Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Dimmingsdale Bridge
Starts At: Lock 29 Wightwick Lock
Ends At: Lock 28 Dimmingsdale Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: Wightwick Lock
Down Stream Winding Hole: Bratch

Update on 12/01/2024:

Navigation is now open again, please proceed with care.

The towpath under the bridge will remain closed until Monday 26th February while contractors repair the parapet. Barriers and a diversion route plan will be in place.

Lock 60 – Trent Lock

Update on 12/01/2024:

Due to water levels improving, the Environment Agency have opened Trent Lock.

Boaters can now proceed as normal. 

Lock 1, Stamp End Lock

Update on 12/01/2024:

The pontoon at Stamp End Lock has been repaired and can now be used by our customers. 

Middlewich Eastern Bypass, Booth Lane
Starts At: Bridge 166
Ends At: Bridge 164
Up Stream Winding Hole: Middlewich
Down Stream Winding Hole: Dragons Lane

ADVICE (8am Thursday 11 January until 5pm Sunday 31 March 2024)

Please be advised that third-party contractors will be onsite between bridge 164 and bridge 166 on the Trent and Mersey Canal. 

The third-party contractors are working on behalf of  Cheshire East Council.  They will be removing vegetation,  carrying out ground clearance and demolition on both sides of the canal in preparation for construction of a new bridge.   

Whilst the navigation and towpath will remain open, we politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop if necessary. 

Please take note of the signage and to listen to any advice that may be given by the third-party contractors onsite.

Napton Bottom Lock CSF

Update on 11/01/2024:

The facilities are now back open.

Starts At: Bridge 114, Nixon’s Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 116, Faulkners Bridge

Update on 11/01/2024:

We are pleased to advise the vehicle has been removed and navigation has resumed between Bridge 114, Nixon’s Bridge and Bridge 116, Faulkners Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal.

Barford Old Mill 48 Hr Grass Bank Mooring

ADVICE (Thursday 11 January 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware of a tree which has fallen across the grass bank 48 hour mooring at Barford Old Mill which is currently preventing access to the mooring.
We will look to have this tree removed as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

Starts At: Lock 1, Derwent Mouth Lock
Ends At: Lock 2, Shardlow Lock

Update on 11/01/2024:

The Environment Agency have opened Shardlow flood gates. The navigation is now open and boaters can proceed as normal.

Starts At: Bridge 131, Knolles
Ends At: Bridge 133, Backford

Update on 11/01/2024:

Please be advised the navigation remains restricted between Bridge 131 and Bridge 133 on the Shropshire Union Canal due to a windblown tree.

Due to unforeseen circumstances there has been a delay in our contractors attending site, we now anticipate their attendance Monday 15 January.

An update will be provided Monday 15 January.

Northwich

Hayhurst Swing Bridge

Update on 11/01/2024:

We are pleased to advise the electrical fault has now been resolved at Hayhurst Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has resumed to all vessels.

For boats with an air draught greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m wishing to navigate through this bridge, please call the North West Customer Support team on 0303 040 4040 to arrange an appointment.

Appointments can be made between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday and we politely request at least 24 hours’ notice, further information can be found here.

Lock 5 Sanitary Station
Beeston Lock – CSF

Update on 09/01/2024:

The pump has has been repaired and customers can now use the facilities at Beeston Lock

Intersection of: Lock 38 – Kings Lock to Lock 38 – Kings Lock on Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) and
Lock 59 – Redhill Lock to Lock 59 – Redhill Lock on River Soar

Update on 10/01/2024:

Water levels have started to come down and the River Soar is now out of flood. Boaters can proceed as normal, but will be unable to travel between Kings Lock and County Road Bridge 30 until further notice. This is due to known flood damage to Kings Lock and the narrowboat which is currently stuck across County Road Bridge 30. Further details about this notice, can be found on our website by following the link below – https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/27130-between-kings-lock-leicester-line-and-county-road-bridge-30-river-soar

Tees Barrage Slipway

Update on 10/01/2024:

The Tees barrage slipway is now open 

Ashton-under-Lyne
Starts At: Lock 1 West
Ends At: Lock 2 West

Update on 10/01/2024:

We are pleased to advise the towpath between Lock 1 West and Lock 2 West on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal has now reopened.