Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Bridge 49, Royal Oak Swingbridge

Update on 04/07/2023:

We are pleased to advise our Mechanical & Electrical team, along with the assistance of our local operations team, have repaired a barrier fault at Bridge 49, Royal Oak Swingbridge on the Macclesfield Canal and navigation has resumed.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 49, Royal Oak Swingbridge on the Macclesfield Canal due to a fault in operation.

Our team have attempted a repair, however we now require our specialist contractors who will be onsite tomorrow to investigate further.

An update will be provided on Wednesday 5 July.

Bridge 84, Richmond Road
Up Stream Winding Hole: Hay Mills
Down Stream Winding Hole: Henwood

Update on 10/07/2023:

The tree has been cleared.

RESTRICTION (until further notice)

A tree has fallen at Bridge 84, Richmond Road on the Grand Union Canal, partially restricting navigation.

Please approach with caution.

We have asked our contractors to attend. We will update the notice as soon as we receive a further update.

Above Stamp End Lock

Lock 1, Stamp End Lock

RESTRICTION (10am-3pm Wednesday 5 July 2023)

There is a police training dive taking place today above Stamp End Lock, between 10am and 3pm.  

Divers will have alpha flags displayed and will have lookouts on site to advise craft.  

Boaters are asked to take care when approaching the site and take advice from the lookouts

Fradley CSF – Men’s Toilet Block only

ADVICE (Wednesday 5 July 2023 until further notice)

The men’s toilet block at Fradley Customer Service Facility is closed as there is a wasps nest inside. The rest of the facility is still open.

We have contacted our contractors, so please bear with us.

Starts At: Bridge 40, Wood Top Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 39, Wall Grange Roadbridge
Down Stream Winding Hole: Lock 13, Cheddleton

Update on 06/07/2023:

The tree has been cleared and navigation is open again.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am Wednesday 5 July 2023 until further notice)

A tree has fallen, blocking navigation between Bridge 39 & Bridge 40 on the Caldon Canal.

Our contractors have been asked to attend ASAP, we will provide a further update as soon as we receive one.

Starts At: Nechells Basin Northern Cable Bridge
Ends At: Nechells Shallow Lock [Abandoned]

Update on 06/07/2023:

The towpath is open again.

Update on 05/07/2023:

Location updated

TOWPATH CLOSURE (11am Wednesday 5 July 2023 until further notice)

Due to a police incident, the towpath between Garrison locks is closed until further notice.

The navigation remains open, but we kindly ask boaters to follow police instructions.

When we have further information, we will issue an update.

Upstream of Willington Lock

ADVICE (Wednesday 5 July 2023 until rescinded)

Please be aware there is a partially submerged tree limb in the river upstream of Willington Lock W3W: ///riding.tubes.firming
Arrangements will be made to remove the tree limb as soon as it is practical to do so but in the meantime boaters are requested to proceed with caution if navigating in this area.

Starts At: Lock 51, Wootton Rivers
Ends At: Lock 61, Crossing Lock

Update on 07/08/2023:

Please be advised as a reminder, to help us manage water resources, the current opening hours for Crofton Flight (Locks 51 Wootton Rivers, Lock-61 Crossing Lock) are 09:30 – 15:30 daily.

Please help save water to keep the canals open for boating.

Save water | Close the gates | Lower the paddles.

Note that exceptions may apply to these rules at Crofton. Please look out for local signage.

Update on 07/07/2023:

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to confirm that the works at Heathy Lock have now been completed.

Our teams are currently undertaking final checks on the lock and evaluating water resources.

We are expecting to open from 1500 hours today.

We are aware that there are several boats waiting to cross the summit pound, so we are extending the opening period from 1530 hours to 1800 hours.

The closure at 1800 hours at Wootton Rivers Lock 51 and the locks up to Crossing Lock 61 will allow the summit pound water levels to recover overnight from the expected heavy traffic.

The closure is necessary and unfortunately all waiting traffic may not make passage this evening.

Please be mindful when using the locks and follow all the instructions on the lock beams and our teams on site.

Please travel in pairs where necessary.

Opening times for the section between Wootton Rivers lock 51 to Crossing lock 61 is 0930 to 1530 hours daily.

Update on 04/07/2023:

Further to the notice below, works to the offside gate are nearing completion.

However, similar deterioration was noted on the towpath side gate.

Whilst we have the opportunity of a dewatered lock we have made the decision to refurbish the damaged gate.

The repairs have been carried out on site saving additional time.

Unfortunately, the additional repairs have extended the stoppage by a further two days.

If the works go according to plan we will re open navigation on the afternoon of 7^th July.

This message will be updated as soon as we have any further information.

For more information please see Twitter link below.

Maintenance: Northwich Town Bridge Services

Update on 07/07/2023:

We are pleased to advise the Pump Out at Town Bridge Services has now been repaired and is back in operation.

Update on 07/07/2023:

Please be advised due to an unexpected delay with our contractor, the Pump Out station at Town Bridge Customer Service Facilities will remain out of use.

An update will be provided on Tuesday 11^th July.

Update on 06/07/2023:

Please be advised that we anticipate our contractor attendance to repair the electrical fault to the Pump Out at Town Bridge Customer Service Facilities tomorrow, Friday 7 July.

ADVICE (11am Wednesday 5 July 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised the Pump Out station at Town Bridge Customer Service Facilities is currently out of use due to an electrical fault. All other facilities are still in use.

Contractors have been informed.

Norbury Customer Service Facility

Update on 05/07/2023:

Apologies for the delay, the ladies shower is now back open.

ADVICE (until further notice)

The ladies shower only is temporarily out of order, please use the mens shower in the meantime.

Lock 69, Nash Mills

Update on 06/07/2023:

Work has now been completed and navigation is open

RESTRICTION (1.30pm Wednesday 5 July 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that on the Grand Union Canal at Lock 69 Nash Mills, the towpath top gate balance beam has failed and the gate is out of use.

Navigation is open to narrow craft only using off side gate to enter and exit the lock.

Navigation is closed to wide beam craft until further notice.

Lock 1, Broadreach

Update on 11/08/2023:

Correction: Broadreach Flood Lock is open

Birkwood Lock is closed due to structural failure – broken sluice stalk

Update on 11/08/2023:

Birkwood Lock is open

Tuesday 18th July 2023

Due to rising water levels Broadreach Flood Lock has been closed but is available for navigation by using the pedestals.

RESTRICTION (8am Thursday 6 July until 3pm Friday 7 July 2023)

Works will be taking place to remove damaged gate sluice mechanism for repair.

You may find you have a short delay passing through the flood lock while works are being undertaken but this should only be for short periods of time.  Please make your presence aware to staff on site who will advise you of timescale and help you pass through the lock as quickly as possible.

North of Cookley Tunnel
Up Stream Winding Hole: Winding Hole – Wittington
Down Stream Winding Hole: Wolverley Winding Hole

Update on 07/07/2023:

The rest of the tree has been removed.

Update on 05/07/2023:

Some of the tree has been cut back so it is now only restricting navigation, but please take care if passing.

Our contractors should be out today to remove the rest of the tree.

Update on 04/07/2023:

Contractors are on site at the moment. 

It should be cleared by late afternoon/early evening.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8am Tuesday 4 July 2023 until further notice)

A large willow tree has fallen, blocking navigation north of Cookley Tunnel on the Staffordshire & Worcester Canal.

Our contractors are on the way. We are hoping this will be cleared within a few hours. 

We will update the notice as soon as we receive a further update.

Starts At: Lock 5, Edward Kilner
Ends At: Lock 5, Edward Kilner

Update on 04/07/2023:

The lock has had a new bush but still needs gears but it works.

Update on 09/02/2023:

The lock is still working on one paddle, please make sure to allow extra time when filling this lock.

We are looking to repair it when we can.

Update on 29/06/2022:

We have repaired the top side paddle and will be repairing the off side paddle next week. In the meantime, we have placed some signs to Lock 5 to assist boaters to make their own way through and to operate the lock carefully, please can this advice be followed:

Please make sure to allow extra time when filling this lock. Only one paddle is working until we can repair it.

Saturday 25 June 2022 12:45 until further notice

Type: Navigation Restriction 
Reason: Structure failure

Original message:

Due to an offside head paddle failure it is proving difficult to equalise the lock. To prevent water wastage this lock will now operate as assisted passage only during the hours of 9am to 3pm. Outside of these hours the lock will be chained up out of use. If you require passage during  9am and 3pm please call 0303 040 4040 and one of the local team will attend.