Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Kinver CSF

Update on 07/08/2023:

The services have all now been reopened.

ADVICE (2pm Tuesday 1 August 2023 until further notice)

The pump out is seeping sewage, and we have had to close the whole of the CSF for health & safety reasons.

Please bear with us whilst we get our contractors out to attend.

Starts At: Bridge 1, Hurleston Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 3, Martins Bridge

ADVICE (until further notice)

Please be advised that the repair works to the collapsed wash wall between Bridge 1, Hurleston Bridge and Bridge 3, Martins Bridge on the Llangollen Canal are a temporary interim repair. 

The priority for this temporary repair was to keep the navigation and towpath open with some further interim modifications to ensure the safety of boaters and towpath users when navigating or using this section of the Llangollen Canal. Our aim is to keep the canal and towpath open with minimum disruption to customers.

Our teams will be scheduling a permanent repair later in the year. We will provide an update when this has been scheduled.

Nearest Village – Wanlip Village
Starts At: Lock 47 – Junction Lock
Ends At: Bridge 18 – Wanlip Road Bridge

Update on 10/08/2023:

The tree has been cleared and boaters can now proceed as normal.

Update on 09/08/2023:

Our contractors continue to deal with the tree which has come down between Junction Lock and Wanlip bridge 18 on the River Soar.

It is still partially blocking the navigation, which will prevent the passage of wide-beam boats; however, other boat users may proceed with care.

A progress update is expected on Thursday 10th August,  after which we will update this notice.

Update on 08/08/2023:

Our contractors continue to deal with the tree which has come down between Junction lock and Wanlip bridge 18 on the River Soar.

It is still partially blocking the navigation, which will prevent the passage of wide-beam boats.

Other users are asked to proceed with care and we will update the website on Wednesday 9th August with further information.

Update on 07/08/2023:

Our contractors continue to deal with the tree which has come down between Junction lock and Wanlip bridge 18 on the River Soar.

It is still partially blocking the navigation, which will prevent the passage of wide-beam boats.

Other users are asked to proceed with care and we will update the website on Tuesday 8th August with further information.

Update on 04/08/2023:

Our contractors continue to deal with the tree which has come down between Junction lock and Wanlip bridge 18 on the River Soar.

It is still partially blocking the navigation, which will prevent the passage of wide-beam boats.

Other users are asked to proceed with care and we will update the website on Monday 7th August with further information. 

Update on 03/08/2023:

Our contractors have been on site today, dealing with the tree which has come down between Junction lock and Wanlip bridge 18 on the River Soar.  We have been advised that due to the size of the tree, a workboat is now required to complete the job. 

It is still partially blocking the navigation, which will prevent the passage of wide-beam boats.

Other users are asked to proceed with care and we will update the website tomorrow afternoon or as soon as we have further information. 

RESTRICTION (Tuesday 1 August 2023 until further notice)

A tree has come down between Junction lock and Wanlip bridge 18 on the River Soar.  

It is partially blocking the navigation, which will prevent the passage of wide-beam boats.

Other users are asked to proceed with care.  

Bedford to St. Ives

ADVICE (Wednesday 2 August 2023 for approximately 6 weeks)

Contractors working on our behalf will be carrying out emergency tree works at various locations along the watercourse, due to fallen trees or limbs.
Please proceed with caution when navigating affected areas and take heed of any instructions given by the contractors on site.

Near Aylestone
Starts At: Lock 39 – Aylestone Mill Lock
Ends At: Bridge 107, Parsons

Update on 04/08/2023:

The navigation is now open at this location after extensive work to make the area safe. We ask boaters to proceed with caution and allow only one boat to pass at a time for the time being. An update to this notice will follow on Monday the 7th August.

Update on 03/08/2023:

The navigation will remain closed today due to the sunken boat.  

We continue work to make the area safe; securing the boat and consulting with the Environment Agency about the residual pollution caused by the incident.

We will post an update tomorrow to advise on progress and forecast when we expect to have the navigation open.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9am Wednesday 2 August 2023 until further notice)

The navigation is closed between Aylestone Mill Lock and Parsons Bridge (107) on the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal near Aylestone. This is due to a narrow boat fire and resulting fuel spillage.

The incident has been attended to by the police and fire brigade who have the situation under control.

The narrowboat has sunk and is now blocking the navigation which will remain be closed until further notice.

We will update our website with any new information on the incident as we receive it.

Hungerford

Pump Out, Bridge 83, Station Road

Update on 10/08/2023:

We are pleased to advise that the pump out at Hungerford has been repaired and is now fully operational.

ADVICE (10am Wednesday 2 August 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that the pump out at Bridge 83, Hungerford has failed and is currently inoperable.

Contractors have been informed and we will update this notice when the repair has been completed.

Mooring suspension 18m north of Chalk Bridge
Bridge 27

EVENT (12noon Tuesday 1 August until 12noon Thursday 31 August 2023)

A mooring suspension is in place 18 metres north of Chalk Bridge on the Lee Navigation. 

Barge Fiodra will be moored to provide support and services to the Trust-led Art and community project ‘Hinterlands Enfield’ during August 2023

Cromwell Lock CSF (Near Cromwell Village)

Update on 03/08/2023:

Our local team has repaired the shower, and customers can now access the facilities as normal. 

ADVICE (Tuesday 1 August 2023 until further notice)

Due to vandalism, we have unfortunately had to temporarily deadlock the showers at Cromwell Lock.  

An urgent job has been raised with our contractors and we will update the website on 3rd August with further information. 

Downstream of Cotterstock Lock

ADVICE (Tuesday 1 August 2023 until further notice)

Please be aware that there is a fallen tree in the navigation downstream of Cotterstock Lock on river left. The W3W for this location is ///widely.tabs.retrieves

The tree is still attached but river users are able to pass without restriction. However, please navigate with caution whilst in this area.

Between Lime Kilns Bridge 15 and Nutt’s Bridge 16 (Nearest Village, Sketchley Old Village)

Update on 03/08/2023:

Our contractors have cleared the tree and boaters can now proceed as normal.

Update on 02/08/2023:

A tree has fallen down on the Ashby Canal, between Lime Kilns bridge 15 and Nutts bridge 16.  

It is not blocking the navigation, but please proceed with care. It is partially obstructing the towpath.

We have raised a job with our contractors and should be cleared tomorrow.

we will update the website on 3rd August.  

RESTRICTION (Tuesday 1 August 2023 until further notice)

A tree has fallen down on the Ashby Canal, between Lime Kilns bridge 15 and Nutts bridge 16.  

It is not blocking the navigation, but please proceed with care.  

We have raised a job with our contractors and will update the website on the 2nd August at the end of the day. 

Starts At: Braunston Tunnel East Portal
Ends At: Braunston Tunnel West Portal

BOOKING INFORMATION (7.30am-9am Wednesday 2 August 2023)

Braunston tunnel will be closed to traffic from 07:30, possibly until 09:30 on Wednesday 2nd August for the passage of a widebeam boat, travelling from Welton to Braunston.

Boats may enter the tunnel if directed to do so by a Trust representative at the tunnel portal or after 08:30 if no representative is present. 

CSF, Pump Out and Elsan Dundas

Update on 10/08/2023:

We are pleased to advise that the pump out at Dundas has been repaired and is now fully operational.

ADVICE (3pm Monday 31 July 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that the pump out at Dundas has failed and is currently inoperable.

Contractors have been informed and we will update this notice when the repair has been completed.

Lock 4 Falling Sands
Up Stream Winding Hole: Falling sands lock 200 metres from tree
Down Stream Winding Hole: Pratts Wharf 200 metres from tree

Update on 30/07/2023:

Windblown Tree has been removed. Navigation now open.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (2pm Saturday 29 July 2023 until further notice)

Large Windblown tree blocking navigation fallen from offside. Contractors to attend ASAP

Lower Barnwell Lock

ADVICE (Sunday 30 July 2023 until further notice)

Contractors have attended site over the weekend to repair the electrical faults to the sensors at Lower Barnwell Lock.
Please refrain from tampering or attempting to override the sensors. If you experience any issues with the lock, please contact our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 and for the LNA Waterways Duty Officer.