Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Flood Lock, Ledgard

Update on 21/07/2023:

Ledgard Flood Gates are now open

ADVICE (3pm Monday 17 July 2023 until further notice)

Ledgard Flood Gates have been closed in response to rising water levels after recent heavy rainfall.

The lock is still user operable, please leave the sluice settings as you found them.

Canal and River Trust apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

This notice will be updated when there is new information to share with you.

Hopwas School Bridge
Up Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, Tamhorn
Down Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, Bonehill

Update on 17/07/2023:

The tree has been cleared.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice)

A tree has fallen blocking navigation. Contractors should be arriving today to clear the tree.

We will post a further update as soon as we receive one.

Bramwith Customer Service Facilities Closed
Starts At: Elsan, Bramwith Swing Bridge
Ends At: Bramwith Swing Bridge San Stn and Stores

Update on 20/07/2023:

Contractors have attended and the Men’s toilet is now open.

ADVICE (10am Monday 17 July 2023 until further notice)

The water supply has been cut off to the facilities we are working to get this re-connected as soon as possible. 

Keadby Ladies Toilets Now open
Keadby Sanitary Station

Update on 20/07/2023:

Contractors have attended the toilet is now open. 

ADVICE (10am Monday 17 July 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised the ladies toilets are currently out of order, we will update this notice as soon as the repair is complete. 

Starts At: Bridge 67, Redditch Road
Ends At: Bridge 66, Bittell Farm Lane
Up Stream Winding Hole: bridge 67
Down Stream Winding Hole: bridge 64a

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am Saturday 15 July 2023 until further notice)

There is a large tree block the navigation and the towpath in between bridge 66 and 67 the contractors have been informed we will update the notes with an estimated time for removal of the tree

Dam and temporary works in canal being removed with some divers present in water
Starts At: Broadway Market 14D Visitor S1
Ends At: Bridge 50 (Railway)

TOWPATH CLOSURE (Monday 17 July until Friday 21 July 2023)

Divers in water to aid removal of temporary portadam adjacent to gasholder site.

Navigation to remain open.

SR-013-001

Lock 7, Feakes Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: 0.1508 51.8
Down Stream Winding Hole: 0.1509 51.79

Update on 19/07/2023:

The gate has now been repaired and navigation is now open.

ADVICE (10.30am Saturday 15 July 2023 until further notice)

The top gate at Feakes lock No 7 has been damaged and this means the lock cannot be used until the top gate has been repositioned and repaired.

Bridge 10, Longford Bridge
Up Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, Foleshill
Down Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole, Hawkesbury Junction

Update on 18/07/2023:

The tree has been cleared.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Monday 17 July 2023 until further notice)

A tree has fallen, blocking navigation at Bridge 10 on the Coventry Canal.

Our contractors have been asked to attend today. We will post a further update as soon as we receive one.

Nash mills
Bridge 156 (Railway)
Up Stream Winding Hole: Apsley Marina
Down Stream Winding Hole: Lanley stream wides

Update on 16/07/2023:

Navigation now open.

Work to clear the fallen tree has been completed.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (4.30pm Saturday 15 July 2023 until further notice)

A Fallen tree from off side is blocking navigation to all craft between bridge 156 and Lock 69 Nash mills, our contractor has been informed for clearance, further updates to follow

Lock 45 – Birstall Lock

Update on 24/07/2023:

Our maintenance team has completed the works at Birstall Lock and successfully carried out the required repairs. Boaters can now proceed through Birstall Lock as normal.

Update on 21/07/2023:

We appreciate that there are a small number of boaters currently stuck between the unplanned emergency closures of Kilby Lock and Birstall Lock.  

If any of the affected boats require water, there is a water point at Friar’s Mill visitor moorings that can be used. 

Update on 19/07/2023:

Our maintenance team will be on site tomorrow to remove the top gate and begin work on the required repairs.  

They aim to complete the works by Tuesday 25th July, and we will update the website accordingly.  

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Monday 17 July 2023 until further notice)

Due to damage of the top gate at Birstall lock 45, on the River Soar, the navigation is closed at this lock.

Our engineers will arrange a site visit to assess the damage and plan in the necessary repairs.

We will update the website on Tuesday 18th July with further information following the visit of our engineers. 

Lock 38, Northbrook Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: South of bridge 207
Down Stream Winding Hole: Between locks 38 and 39

Update on 16/07/2023:

Navigation and towpath available.

Work to clear the fallen tree has has been completed

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am Sunday 16 July 2023 until further notice)

Navigation and towpath closed just below lock 38 due to a fallen tree

Contractors instructed to attend site and and clear fallen tree.

Swingbridge 11, Huntworth
Starts At: Br.11 Meads Crossing
Ends At: Br.11 Meads Crossing

ADVICE (11.30am Monday 17 July until 6pm Thursday 17 August 2023)

Please be advised that contractors on behalf of Somerset Council will be carrying out emergency repairs to the Swingbridge.

The canal and towpath will remain open but the area should be approached with caution.

Bridge 95A, Tod’s Bridge

Update on 16/07/2023:

Following the notice below, we are pleased to advise that the navigation is now clear at Bridge 95A, Tod’s Bridge, and the large tree has been removed. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (1pm Sunday 16 July 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that navigation is closed at Bridge 95A, Tod’s Bridge due to a fallen tree.

Contractors are mobilising to site and hope to have it cleared as a matter of urgency. We will update this notice when more information becomes available. 

Bridge 1, Broad Meadow Lane
Up Stream Winding Hole: Kings Norton Junction
Down Stream Winding Hole: Rotherhams Oaks Bridge 22

Update on 18/07/2023:

The tree has been cleared

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Monday 17 July 2023 until further notice)

A tree has fallen blocking navigation at Bridge 1, Broad Meadow Lane Bridge on the North Stratford Canal.

Our contractors have been asked to attend. We will post a further update as soon as we receive one.