Approx 200m Upstream of Ferryboat Inn, Hollywell Updated 2/05/2024 Navigation Advisory notice issued on 17 January for a fallen tree approx. 200m US of Ferryboat Inn Hollywell is now rescinded. Upware Lock Updated 2/05/2024 EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Thursday 2 May until Friday 3 May, 2024) Due to unforseen circumstances, Upware Lock will be closed for repair works Please be aware that there will be an Emergency Closure at Upware Lock for permanent bridge parapet repair works. The Lock will be closed between the hours of 07:30 to 17:00 on Thursday 2 May 2024. 200m US of Twenty Pence Marina Entrance ADVICE (Wednesday 1 May 2024) Please be aware there is a tree restricting 90% of the navigation 200m Upstream of the entrance Upware Lock Updated 26/04/2024: Emergency Closure Notice for Upware Lock issued earlier today is now rescinded as the issue has been resolved and the lock has reopened. EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Friday 26 April 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware that Upware Lock is temporarily closed until further notice due to electronic malfunction. St Neots Lock ADVICE (Tuesday 30 April 2024) Please be advised that contractors on behalf of the landowner will be carrying out tree works in the Downstream of Orton Lock Updated 29.04.2024 The Navigation Advisory Notice issued on 26 April 2024 regarding tree in Navigation downstream of Orton Lock is now rescinded as the tree has been removed. Updated 26/04/2024 Please be aware that contractors will be on site today, Friday 26 April 2024, to remove tree. ADVICE (Wednesday 24 April 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that there is a fallen tree in the navigation downstream of Orton Lock. Although passable, please navigate with extreme caution when in the area. Between St Ives and Hemingford ADVICE (Thursday 25 April 2024 until rescinded) Please be aware that there are two obstructions between the locations above. We will look to get these removed as soon as practical to do so but in the meantime please navigate with caution whilst in the area. Cogenhoe Lock Updated 23/04/2024 EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Monday 4 March until Friday 3 May 2024) We have been informed that power to the lock is now disconnected whilst major third-party electrical work is completed and have been advised that the overall completion and reopening of the lock is expected to be by 3 May 2024. Please be aware that Cogenhoe Lock is closed until further notice due to a third party power issue resulting in loss of power supply to the lock. Caversham reach NAVIGATION ISSUE (Tuesday 24 April 2024 until further notice) Submerged boat reported in central third of navigation channel, just upstream of St Mary’s Island. Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid using middle of the navigation at this location. River Nene Navigation ADVICE (Sunday 21 April 2024 until further notice) Please be aware that following removal of Strong Stream Advice, there is still excess water within the river system. River levels will remain elevated for a period of time and headroom will be reduced at some sites. Please check inverted gauge boards where present, know your craft airdraft and if any doubt about your vessel’s ability to pass safely beneath low structures, do not proceed. Titchmarsh Lock NAVIGATION CLOSURE (am only Monday 22 April 2024) Please be aware that some urgent operational checks are required at Titchmarsh Lock on the River Nene, this Emergency Closure Notice is to allow for these checks to take place on the morning of Monday 22nd April 2024 Whitchurch head lock cut NAVIGATION ISSUE (Saturday 20 April 2024 until further notice) Navigation hazard. Obstruction above head gates. Navigate with caution when entering or exiting the upstream lock cut. All reaches Update 17/02/2024 Following a period of dry weather, the Avon river levels have dropped and are GREEN on all river gauges. Binton Bridge Update 26/04/2024 Fully opened without restriction Wednesday 24/04/24.
today and tomorrow, 2 May and 3 May 2024, between 07:30 and 17:00.
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to Twenty Pence Marina.
Please proceed with caution if navigating in this area
The issue will be remedied as soon as possible, and we will provide an update once the lock is reopened.
St Neots Lock area including the tree adjacent to the upstream Landing Stage on the above date.
Please navigate with caution whilst in the area and take heed of any contractor signage.
Although this should not cause impact to navigation, please take heed of any instructions issued by contractors during this time.
The W3W for this location is :///fails.ends.return
W3W location for tree :///sheds.solder.ideal
W3W location for platform :///supported.fermented.bars
Flows will also likely be faster than normal whilst additional water within the river system is discharged, this is especially relevant through restricted cross sections of channel such as
around bridges. Flows may also be increased at river control structures such as sluices
and weirs. Vessel masters should anticipate higher than normal and unexpected flows,
(cross) currents and turbulence, which may be encountered on the navigation at present.
Whilst mooring, larger changes than normal in river level may be encountered and
mooring lines and ropes should allow for this. Please be advised to visit your craft
regularly and check in frequently with any crew if navigating and proceeding through locks
at the present time as additional hazrads such as debris may be present. There may also
be other hazards present on the navigation that may be encountered whilst underway and
have yet to be reported such as debris / obstructions. Anyone attempting to navigate
should proceed with caution, please report any issues encountered via our 24 hour
incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60
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