Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Great Barford Bridge

Update 27/03/2024

Further to our Navigation Advisory Notice for a submerged tree under Great Barford Bridge, issued on 15 January this is now rescinded as the tree is no longer there.

200m US of Great Barford Bridge

ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware of a submerged tree 200m Upstream of Great Barford Bridge.
Navigation is possible but please proceed with caution whilst in the area.

Upware Lock

Update: 26/03/2024

Further to our Emergency Closure Notice issued on 4 March for Upware Lock, River Cam, this is now rescinded as the lock has reopened. 

However, please see our Navigation Advisory Notice regarding the Lock.

Upware Lock

ADVICE (Tuesday 26 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be advised that Upware lock is open but that following the incident temporary pedestrian barriers remain in place. The lock pen has been searched with grappling hooks and magnets and appears to be clear of obstructions.
Given the approaching Easter weekend the lock has been opened but we recommend that caution be exercised when using it.
Further confirmation will be provided in due course.

Baits Bite Lock

ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be advised that Baits Bite Lock is now open, however works are ongoing in the lock area and access to the towpath is being maintained with users asked to take care in that area.
For further information please refer to Conservators of the River Cam website.

Renhold Bend
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ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware of 2 trees that have fallen into the river approximately 50m apart just
above Renhold Bend.

Navigation is possible but please proceed with care.
We will look to have these trees removed as soon as possible.

Approx 100m Downstream of Judes Ferry

Updated 27/03/2024

Further to our Updated Advisory Notice issued this morning, 27 March, for Judes Ferry, River Lark, this is now rescinded as the tree has been removed.

ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded)

Works will be taking place this week to remove the majority of the fallen tree.
The remainder will be removed in April.
Please take heed of signage and instructions from banksmen when passing
these works, for your safety. Please take extra care when passing these
works, and be prepared for potential slight delays in passing, especially if
winching operations are taking place.
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ADVICE (Thursday 22 January 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware of a tree which has fallen into the river approx 100mdownstream of Judes Ferry,

Bedford to Great Barford

ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware there are various trees that have fallen into or are overhanging the river between Bedford and Great Barford.
Navigation is possible but please take care whilst in the area.
We will look to have these trees removed as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact the Environment Agency on 03708 506506 between
9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and ask for the Great Ouse Waterways team.

Brandon Lock

UPDATED ADVICE (Wednesday 27 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware that although Brandon Lock is no longer being used for discharge it remains closed due to a build up of silt deposits.
We will look to get this resolved as soon as possible.

Binton Bridge, Welford Reach

RESTRICTION (Saturday 23 March 2024 until further notice)

Binton Bridge open to navigation with restricted width.
 
The bridge is open to navigation. However width of the navigation arch is reduced to 4.5m (14.8 feet) due to the temporary installation of steel braces. Fendering has been installed to protect boats. 
Debris may be in the channel, either side or under the bridge so take great care.
 
Navigate with care, at slow speed and stay in the centre of the arch. Boats navigating downstream have right of way.
 
Scaffolding is installed on each side of and over the navigation arch. Booms are in place to keep boats away from the scaffolding on the non-navigation arches.

Downham Market, Stowbridge and Wiggenhall St
Mary Magdalen – Water points

Update 22/03/2024:

The Navigation Advisory Notice issued on 7^th December 2023 regarding the water points at Downham Market, Stowbridge and Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen, has been rescinded as the water points have now been turned back on.

Ely Slipway

ADVICE (Wednesday 20 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be advised there is a tree stump in the water at the bottom of the Ely slipway.
Navigation is not affected but please proceed with caution whilst in the area.

Between Lazy Otter & A10 Road Bridge

ADVICE (Wednesday 20 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware there is a fallen tree across the river restricting navigation in
the above area. Navigation is possible but please take care when in the
area.
This notice replaces the Reported Obstruction Notice issued on 17 February 2024.

Ely Pump Out Water Point

ADVICE (Wednesday 20 March 2024 until rescinded)

Please be advised that the above water tap is leaking. We will look to get this
repaired as quickly as possible