Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Between bridges 53 and 54, South West of Foxton

Update on 22/06/2023:

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

Update on 20/06/2023:

There remains to be a tree in the canal between bridges 53 and 54, southwest of Foxton on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

There is room for boats to pass and our contractors will finish clearing the tree tomorrow.

Caution is advised to boaters navigating this section while the tree is removed. 

We will update the website tomorrow afternoon, once the job is completed. 

Update on 19/06/2023:

A tree has fallen into the canal between bridges 53 and 54, southwest of Foxton on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

There is room for boats to pass and our contractors will be attending tomorrow to clear the tree from the navigation.

Caution is advised to boaters navigating this section while the tree is removed. 

We will update the website tomorrow afternoon, once the job is completed. 

ADVICE (until further notice)

A tree has fallen into the canal between bridges 53 and 54, southwest of Foxton on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

There is room for boats to pass and our contractors will be attending shortly.

Caution is advised to boaters navigating this section while the tree is removed.

We will update this notice on Tuesday 20th June.

Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge

Update on 16/06/2023:

We are pleased to advise our contractors have managed to make temporary repairs to Coxhead Swing Bridge and it is now open again. They will be returning again next week to make permanent repairs.

Update on 15/06/2023:

Please be aware that navigation remains closed at Coxhead Swing Bridge. Our specialist contractors will be back on site tomorrow, 16^th June 2023, to carry out further repairs.

A further update will be provided tomorrow afternoon, 16th June 2023.

Original message:

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 20, Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a mechanical failure.

Johnsons Hillock Services
Water Point, Lock 58, Top Lock

Update on 16/06/2023:

We are pleased to advise the pump out at Johnsons Hillock Customer Service Facilities has now been repaired and is back in operation.

Update on 09/06/2023:

Please be advised the pump out remains out of operation at Johnsons Hillock Customer Service Facilities due to a fault with the pumps.

Our contractors will be attending site next week to facilitate a repair to the pump and drainage system that connects the pump out to the main septic tank. 

A further update will be provided Friday 16 June.

Update on 26/05/2023:

Please be advised the Pump Out remains out of operation at Johnsons Hillock Customer Service Facilities due to a fault with the pumps.

Our contractors will be attending site next week to continue investigations into the extent of the issue and to plan what remedial repairs are required.

A further update will be provided Friday 9 June.

A further update will be provided Wednesday 15 February. 

Guillotine Lock
Lock 19

Update on 29/06/2023:

Parts have been ordered to repair the gearbox and it is now expected to be fixed and operational next week.

This notice will be updated as we receive additional information.

Update on 26/06/2023:

The gearbox was removed on Saturday to identify and source the parts needed to rebuild the gearbox. Once the parts are available, the gearbox will need to rebuilt and returned ready for the installation.

Should there not be any delays to the repairs, the gearbox should be returned and installed towards the end of this week.

The notice will be updated with any further information that we receive

Update on 19/06/2023:

Scaffolding will be erected at the guillotine Lock on Thursday morning.

Engineers will be carrying out investigative work to find out what the fault is and what is needed to be done to repair the guillotine lock.

We will update the notice when we have any further information.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice)

The guillotine lock – lock 19 – has failed and cannot be used until it has been fixed.

We have appointed a team to repair the lock and will provide an update when the work is complete.

Lock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch to Lock 86, Henhurst Lock

Intersection of: Lock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch to Lock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch on Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)
and Lock 86 to Lock 86 on Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Update on 16/06/2023:

Please be advised, navigation has resumed through Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch and Lock 86 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Whilst navigation is now possible, we politely request all customers to proceed through the area with care and help us conserve water by:

• Sharing locks where possible and making the best use of the water available.
• Ensuring paddles are fully closed once they have passed through a lock.
• Aiming for minimal contact when navigating through locks by ensuring gates are fully open as they pass through. Pushing gates open using a boat can damage the gate lining, increasing its leakage.

Our local team will continue to monitor the water levels in the local area, however if you do experience low water, please call us on 0303 0404040.

Original message:

Please be advised navigation is closed, following vandalism to Poolstock Lock where the paddles have been left open, the pound between Lock 1, Top Lock on the Leigh Branch and Lock 86 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is severely low on water.

The local team are aware and onsite feeding water down to the affected area. We anticipate this will take most of today to regain a navigable level.

Between Bridge 17 and 18 near to kings Lears lake.
Starts At: Bridge 17, Johnsons Bridge
Ends At: Pipe Bridge

Update on 16/06/2023:

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

Update on 16/06/2023:

The tree which has fallen halfway between bridge 17 and 18 and opposite culvert 2 on the River Soar is still pending removal. We are awaiting our contractors to schedule this within the next few days.

The tree partially blocks the navigation but is passable with care, except for widebeam boats.

We advise caution to boaters in this section until removal.

An update to this message will be posted on June 19th, 2023.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice)

The tree which has fallen halfway between bridge 17 and 18 and opposite culvert 2 on the River Soar is still pending removal. We are awaiting our contractors to schedule this within the next couple of days.

The tree partially blocks the navigation but is passable with care, except for widebeam boats.

We advise caution to boaters in this section until removal.

An update to this message will be posted on June 16th, 2023.

Chester
Starts At: Lock 1, Northgate Bottom Lock
Ends At: Lock 3, Northgate Top Lock

Update on 19/06/2023:

We are pleased to advise navigation has resumed at Northgate Locks, Chester on the Shropshire Union Canal following a successful repair to Lock 3 by our specialist contractors.

Update on 16/06/2023:

Our contractors have attended Lock 3, Northgate Locks, Chester today to attempt a temporary repair, unfortunately this has been unsuccessful, and navigation remains closed.

We are now looking in to an alternative method of repair and an update will be provided by Tuesday 20 June.

Update on 15/06/2023:

Unfortunately, we have not been able to carry out a repair to Lock 3, Northgate Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal today. Following further inspections, specialist contractors are required.

We are speaking with our contractors to organise attendance.

A further update will be provided tomorrow, Friday 16 June.

Original message:

Please be advised, navigation is currently closed at Northgate Locks, Chester on the Shropshire Union Canal due to an issue with towpath side paddle at Lock 3.  

Water levels
Starts At: Lock 10, Wash House Lock
Ends At: Lock 1, Hanham Lock

Update on 13/06/2023:

Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow navigation from Lock 10, Wash House Lock to Lock 1,Hanham Lock.

Green (open)

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

Update on 15/05/2023:

Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels between Lock 10, Wash House Lock and Lock 1,Hanham Lock are currently designated:

Yellow (falling)

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the risk of floating debris.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8.30am Tuesday 9 May 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain the section between Lock 10, Wash House Lock and Lock 1, Hanham Lock is designated:

Red – Do not proceed

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (locks may be closed)

Lock 30 East

RESTRICTION (9am-4pm Thursday 15 June 2023)

We are going to repair the leakage through the Head gates and cill. During the time we are working we will need to restrict passage through the Lock. This should be for a short period for one working day to improve the water situation in this area.

Starts At: Lock 60 – Trent Lock
Ends At: Lock 14 – Langley Mill

Update on 29/06/2023:

Boaters can now proceed as normal.

Update on 23/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, as well as the current hot weather and will help us to manage the water levels.  

Our local team are continuing to do water control management. 

We will update the notice on Friday 30th June with further information. 

Update on 16/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

Our local team are continuing to do water control management every day this week. 

We will update the notice on Friday 23rd June with further information. 

Update on 13/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

Our local team are continuing to do water control management every day this week. 

We will update the notice on Friday 16th June with further information. 

Update on 12/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

Update on 08/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

We will update the notice on Monday 12th June. 

Update on 06/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

We will update the notice on Wednesday 7th June. 

Update on 01/06/2023:

Boaters are asked to continue traveling in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

We will update the notice on Monday 5th June.

RESTRICTION (Wednesday 24 May until Wednesday 31 May 2023)

Boaters are asked to travel in pairs when operating the locks along the Erewash Canal between Trent Lock and Langley Mill Lock.  

This is to allow for the increased boat traffic, while the Langley Mill Boat Festival is taking place, and will help us to manage the water levels.  

We will update the notice on Wednesday 31st May.  

Trial holes undertaken in Embankment by Murphys on behalf of National Grid
Starts At: Bridge 8A (Railway)
Ends At: Bridge 9D, Willesden Power Street

ADVICE (until 5pm Monday 19 June 2023)

Trial holes undertaken in Embankment by Murphys on behalf of National Grid.

Towpath to remain open.

Borehole water quality testing
Starts At: Bridge 12, Wexham Road
Ends At: Bridge 12, Wexham Road

ADVICE (until Monday 26 June 2023)

Borehole inspection and water testing by Affinity Water Stoke Rd, Slough to inspect suitability of ground water, minor ingress of CLEAN water into the canal and towpath users to remain undisturbed.

Bridge 218, Moss Swing Bridge

Update on 19/06/2023:

A new gearbox has been installed and the bridge is open for navigation traffic. 

Update on 13/06/2023:

The new gearing mechanism will be installed on Friday the 16th of June. The bridge will be closed on this day to allow the installation. 

The present opening times of 08:00 to 17:00 will remain in place until Thursday. 

Update on 08/06/2023:

A temporary gearing mechanism has been installed. An operative from the Rodley Bridge Management Company will be on site between 8am and 5pm to assist boaters. Passage outside of these times will not be possible.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8.30am Wednesday 7 June 2023 until further notice)

Moss Swing Bridge is closed due to vandalism of the gearing mechanism. 

The Rodley Bridge Management Company are sourcing a new gearbox and will be installing it as soon as possible. 

The bridge will remain closed to all navigation traffic until the installation is complete. 

Network rail repairs to bridge
Starts At: Bridge 7A (Railway)
Ends At: Bridge 7A (Railway)

ADVICE (until 5pm Monday 26 June 2023)

Network Rail undertaking repairs to their structure. 

Pontoon to be used in the first week for offside repairs. 

Pontoon used in the second week for towpath diversion to allow repairs on that side.

Navigation to remain open at all times.