Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Bell Weir reach

RESTRICTION (9am-2pm Saturday 18 May 2024)

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Processional Skiff Event 2024: masters of non-competing vessels should take up a position to the right of the centre of the navigation channel during ordinary navigation

Approx 100m US of St Neots Caravan Site
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ADVICE (Tuesday 14 May 2024 until further notice)

Please be aware there is a large tree limb stuck in the silt mid-stream approx. 100m upstream of St Neots Caravan Site. W3W//digestion.diggers.avid.

Please proceed with caution if navigating in this are

Downstream of Rushmills Lock

Updated 16/05/2024

The closure at Rushmills is now rescinded as the tree has been removed. Navigation is now possible.

Upper Barnwell Lock

UPDATE 10/05/2024

The Emergency Navigation Closure Notice issued earlier today for Upper Barnwell Lock has now been rescinded as the mechanical issue has now been resolved.

EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Friday 10 May 2024 until further notice)

Please be aware that Upper Barnwell Lock is closed until further notice due to mechanical issues. This emergency closure will remain in place until the issue has been resolved.

DS of Lazy Otter
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ADVICE (Monday 13 May 2024 until further notice)

Please be aware there is a large chunk of tree as you approach the Lazy Otter going downstream.
Please proceed with caution if navigating in this area.

Between the A45 and Beckets Park

UPDATE 10/05/2024

This boat is no longer at this location and has since been removed. However, please be aware that there is a shoal at this location.
Marker buoys have been put in place to show the location of the shoal. Please proceed with caution whilst in the area and navigate away from the shoal markers.

ADVICE (Thursday 9 May 2024 until further notice)

Please be aware that there is a boat stuck in the river between the A45 and Beckets Park, in front of the Ark. W3W ///fight.blows.moth
Please navigate with caution whilst in this area.

Cotterstock Lock

ADVICE (Friday 10 May 2024 until further notice)

We would like to make you aware that there is a bird nesting in the life ring housing at Cotterstock Lock. We have provided an additional life ring at the lock for use instead to avoid disturbing the
nest.
In case of emergency the original life ring can also be used if required.

Cookham Bridge, Cookham reach

Updated 9/05/2024

Tree obstructing main downstream navigation arch at Cookham Bridge has now been removed. Bridge arches open for clear navigation.

Nafford Lock – now reopened

Update 8/05/2024

Following full underwater survey debris has been removed from the cill of the lock and repairs undertaken. The lock is now functioning correctly, however beware there is silt within the chamber making the gates heavy to move and shallows above the lock.

Abingdon Lock

Updated 9/05/2024

Abingdon Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable. 

Ely Pump Out

Updated 4/05/2024

Please be aware that the pump out at Ely is operating at a significantly reduced capacity and we may need to temporarily close it if the situation deteriorates. We are doing everything we can to address this issue and we are currently waiting on an update from our contractor on the availability of replacement parts and when these will be fitted.
We would encourage anyone intending to make a significant journey to use this asset to source an alternative pump-out closer to where you are currently moored, such as a local boatyard or marina.
This notice replaces the Closure Notice issued on 02 May 2024.

Teddington barge lock tail end

Update 02/05/2024:

Submerged obstruction at Teddington barge lock tail end now removed.

NAVIGATION ISSUE (Sunday 21 April 2024 until further notice)

Submerged obstruction. Navigation hazard at tail end of barge lock and in to channel. Navigate with caution when entering or exiting the barge lock.

ADVICE (Friday 3 May 2024 until further notice)

As you are aware, the River Nene is currently in Strong Stream, however, locks will be reversed due to the forthcoming weather conditions.
The locks are being reversed today, 03 May 2024, and will remain reversed until Strong Stream is lifted.

Billing Lock Upstream Landing Stage

Updated 2/05/2024

ADVICE (Friday 10 May 2024)

Please be aware that contractors will be on site 10 May 2024 to complete repairs.

Please be aware that contractors will be on site 13 May 2024 to complete repairs to a void.
There will be minor disruption during the time of the repair to the upstream landing stage so please follow onsite instructions. The lock will remain open.