Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

No water
Starts At: Lock 25
Ends At: Lock 26

Update on 30/05/2023:

There was a blockage in the pounds above which have now been cleared.

It will take a few hours for the water levels to be replenished. 

Passage through this section can recommence at 1pm. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (5pm Friday 26 May 2023 until further notice)

The pound  between Lock 25 and Lock 26 on the Rochdale Canal has no water

The team will monitor this section and will replenish it when there is available water in the pounds above.

We will update the notice when we have further information.

Llangynidr Locks
Starts At: Lock 68,Toffs Lock
Ends At: Lock 64, Lower Lock

RESTRICTION (Friday 26 May 2023 until further notice)

We are asking all boaters travelling through the Llangynidr Lock flight to help us save water, by using only one paddle when going through locks when both filling and emptying.

This helps slow and reduce the surge of water travelling down the canal, limiting the water loss, to ensure more water remains in the canal.

The measures are being introduced following a steady drop in levels on the River Usk, which acts as a water supply to the canal, and minimising the impact on the River Usk Special Area of Conservation.

Berkhamsted
Starts At: Lock 51 Gas 1 Lock
Ends At: Lock 52, Gas 2 Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: GU-164-022 – Immediately upstream of Lock 46, Cowroast Lock
Down Stream Winding Hole: GU-173-013 – Immediately downstream of Lock 61, Winkwell Lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6pm Friday 26 May 2023 until further notice)

Large willow tree has fallen into the canal onto a boat. Boat and fallen tree have completely blocked navigation.

Tree removal is currently being organised and update to be provided when tree has been removed.  

Starts At: Lock 5 West
Ends At: Lock 8 West

Update on 01/06/2023:

We are pleased to advise our contractors have now attended Lock 7 West on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and have successfully repaired the balance beam and mitre post.

Navigation has resumed between Lock 5W and Lock 8W.

Update on 31/05/2023:

Unfortunately, our contractors have been delayed to site to repair Lock 7 West on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and navigation remains closed between Lock 5W and Lock 8W.

We are hopeful the repairs will start next week, and an update will be provided by Tuesday 6 June with any progress made.

Update on 26/05/2023:

Please be advised navigation remains closed between Lock 5W and Lock 8W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal due to an issue with the balance beam and mitre post making the gate at Lock 7W inoperable.

Our teams have now created a method of repair and await contractor attendance. We anticipate this will be next week.

An update on progress made will be provided by Wednesday 31 May.

Starts At: Lock 16
Ends At: Lock 17

Update on 26/05/2023:

Water levels have now been raised and this section is now navigable.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11am Friday 26 May 2023 until further notice)

The navigation is closed between Locks 16 and 17 on the Northampton Arm of the GU Canal due to very low water levels.

Our operations team are currently involved in getting the levels back up to normal and we hope to have this achieved later this afternoon.

We will update this notice after 16:00 later today

You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/25168/between-locks-16-and-17-northampton-arm-gu-canal

Bottom Gate Paddle
Lock 94, Hanwell Flight

Update on 31/05/2023:

Repairs have now been made 

ADVICE (2pm Friday 26 May 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that the towpath side bottom gate paddle at Lock 94 on the Grand Union is out of order. Repairs are being arranged and updates will follow when available.

Near Bridge 36, Gainsborough Road – River Trent

ADVICE (Thursday 25 May 2023 until further notice)

There is an underwater Police investigation taking place on the River Trent near bridge 36, Gainsborough Road. 

This is part of an ongoing missing persons investigation.

Lincolnshire police ask that if any users of the navigation notice anything unusual in the water that they contact them immediately on 101 quoting incident number 0513 2205.

The navigation remains open, but please be mindful of the divers in this area.

Please follow any instructions given on site.

Wellingborough Embankment Pump Out

Update on 31/05/2023:

This has been repaired and back in working order. Our navigation notice is therefore rescinded.

ADVICE (Thursday 25 May 2023 until further notice)

Please be aware that the Pump-Out at Wellingborough Embankment is out of order until further notice. Once repairs have been made this notice will be rescinded.

Lock 52 – Pillings Lock

Update on 02/06/2023:

Work to repair the broken paddle at Pillings Lock is now complete. Boaters can now operate this lock as normal.

Update on 25/05/2023:

The broken downstream red paddle at Pillings Lock.

Work is planned in to repair the broken paddle next week and we will provide an update by Friday 2nd June.

We ask that boaters please only lift the offside paddle. 

Update on 19/05/2023:

The downstream red paddle is still broken at Pillings Lock and boaters are asked to lift only the offside paddle.

Work is being planned to repair the broken paddle, we will update this notice by Wednesday 24th May. 

ADVICE (Friday 12 May 2023 until further notice)

The downstream red paddle is broken at Pillings Lock and boaters are asked to lift only the offside paddle.

Work is being planned to repair the broken paddle, we will update this notice by Friday 19th May. 

Saltersford Large Lock

Update on 25/05/2023:

We are pleased to advise our engineers have successfully replaced the failed bolts within the two upper gates at Saltersford Lock on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has now resumed as per the Summer Opening Times which can be found here.

However further works may be required, of which we will provide notice of should we need to close the lock.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (5pm Wednesday 24 May 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Saltersford Lock, on the Weaver Navigation.

Our engineers have attended site and identified a bolt failure within the two upper gates, and an issue causing movement within the two lock base plates, as a result additional investigations are required.

Whilst the investigation is undertaken navigation will be closed at Saltersford Lock, on the Weaver Navigation.

A further update will be provided Tomorrow, 25 May

Pump out
Bridge 95, Great Bedwyn Road Bridge

Update on 24/05/2023:

Please be advised that Great Bedwyn pump out has now been fixed and is fully operational.

Lock 8 Mayroyd

Update on 26/05/2023:

Lock 8 and Lock 9 are open and will remain open over the bank holiday.

We are currently in the process of installing a pump in at Lock 16 which will help to improve the water levels in this section.

ADVICE (10.30am Thursday 25 May until 10am Friday 26 May 2023)

Lock 9 (Blackpit Lock) has been opened this morning. Unfortunately due to the low water levels in the pound between Lock 8 and Lock 9, Lock 8 shall remain closed for the rest of the day.

We will assess this tomorrow morning.

Wiston Mill Downstream Canoe Portage

ADVICE (Thursday 25 May 2023 until rescinded)

Please be advised of the damaged portage area and avoid this area for health and safety reasons.
We will look to carry out repairs as soon as possible

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Upstream of Twin Railway Bridge – Bedford
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RESTRICTION (Thursday 25 May 2023 until rescinded)

There is a tree partially blocking navigation upstream of the twin railway bridge in Bedford. We have been advised that the arch on river left is now passable, so this navigation notice replaces our Emergency Closure Notice issued on 16th May 2023.
Please navigate with caution in this area.