Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Pershore Lock

CLOSURE (8am-2pm Thursday 20 June 2024)

Pershore Lock has sustained damage and emergency repairs are being carried out today to the bottom gates and paddle. Closure is expected to be between 8:00 and 14:00.

Updates to follow when the lock re-opens.

River Nene

ADVICE (Monday 17 June 2024 for approximately 4 weeks)

Please be aware Aquatic vegetation management will be taking place from w/c Monday 17th June starting in Northampton.

Works will take place across the system down to Dog in a Doublet Lock, subject to appropriate conditions.
Please follow any instructions issued by the operatives.
This notice will be rescinded once the works have been completed.

Brownshill Lock

Updated 17/06/2024

The Navigation Advisory Notice issued last week regarding the Brownshill Lock closure is now rescinded as works have been completed and the lock is operating normally.

Days Lock

Update on 17/06/2024

Days Lock has been repaired and public power is now available.

Benson Lock

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Sunday 16 June 2024 until further notice)

Navigation through the lock is currently available by handwinding only.

Perio Lock

Updated 18/06/2024

Contractors will be on site this week to remove the tree.

ADVICE (Monday 17 June until Friday 21 2024)

Please be aware that there is a fallen tree approx 50m downstream of Perio Lock – W3W location ///grudges.informal.dynasties
The tree is almost completely blocking navigation therefore, please navigate with extreme caution whilst in this area.

Downstream Barton Lock to Bidford Bridge

Update on 15/06/2024

Barton Lock now open with care.

National Grid have restrung the electricity cables over the navigation, however the tree is still in the river but possible to navigate with care. The tree will be removed as soon as possible. Barton and Marlcliff locks are now un-locked.

RESTRICTION (Friday 14 June 2024 until further notice)

We have received a report of a tree blocking the navigation between Barton Lock and Bidford Bridge. This was from tree felling operations by land owners. Electricity cables have also been taken down and fallen into the navigation. DO NOT PROCEED between Bidford Bridge and Barton Lock until further notice.

Further updates to follow.

Rushmills Lock

Update 13/06/2024

Navigation Advisory Notice issued yesterday for Rushmills, is now rescinded as the issue has been resolved.

ADVICE (Wednesday 12 June until further notice)

Please be aware the downstream right-hand bank paddle at Rushmills is currently out of action until further notice.

St Neots Lock Landing Stages

ADVICE (Wednesday 12 June 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware that there is damage to the fendering at St Neots Lock landing stages.
We will endeavour to repair/replace as soon as we are able to do so. In the meantime, boaters are requested to take care and proceed with caution when approaching these landing stages

Brandon Creek

Update 11/06/2024

Navigation Advisory Notice for Brandon Creek issued on Thursday 6 June is now rescinded as the tree has been cleared from navigation.

ADVICE (Thursday 6 June 2024)

Please be aware that there is a tree impeding navigation at Brandon Creek, River Little Ouse. Whilst this is passable, please take extra caution whilst navigating in this area.

Godmanchester Lock

Updated 10/06/2024

Navigation Advisory Notice issued this morning for an intermittent fault with Godmanchester Lock is now rescinded as the issue has been resolved.

ADVICE (Monday 10 June 2024 until rescinded)

Please be aware that there is an intermittent fault with Godmanchester Lock.
Engineers have been called and we will look to rectify as quickly as possible.

Denford Lock

ADVICE (Tuesday 4 June until Wednesday 5 June 2024)

Please be aware there will be contractors completing works at Denford Lock on 4 June and 5 June 2024.
Although works should not cause any disruption to navigation, please navigate with caution when in this area and take heed of any instructions provided by the contractors.

Teddington Barge Lock

Update 04/06/2024

Teddington Barge Lock is no longer handwind only.

Whitemills Lock

Updated 05/06/2024

The Emergency Navigation Closure Notice issued yesterday, 4 June 2024, has now been rescinded as the tree has been removed and navigation is clear.

Updated 04/06/2024

EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Tuesday 4 June 2024 until further notice)

Please be aware that there is a tree obstructing the navigation at Whitemills Lock.
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Contractors will be in attendance Wednesday 5th June – Thursday 6th June dealing with the obstruction. Please heed any instructions issued by the on-site team.