Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Low Water, Between Locks 1 to locks 7
Starts At: Lock No.1
Ends At: Lock No.7, Glasson Basin Lock

Update on 10/07/2023:

Please be advised, navigation has resumed at Lock 7 on the Glasson Branch. The local team will continue to monitor water levels.

Update on 03/07/2023:

Please be advised, Lock 7 will be open to pre-arranged lockings only from Tuesday to Thursday this week. Aquavista will be contacting their marina customers direct to discuss this further.

Update on 27/06/2023:

Please be advised, navigation has resumed between Lock 1 & Lock 6 on the Glasson Branch. Lock 7 remains closed to help continue to improve the water levels within the marina basin. 

 A further update will be provided on Monday 3rd July.

Update on 23/06/2023:

Please be advised, navigation will remain closed between Lock 1 & Lock 7 on the Glasson Branch to help continue to improve the water levels within the marina basin and along the Lancaster Canal, until further notice.

 A further update will be provided on Friday 30th June.

Low Water, Between Bridges 1 to Bridge 7, Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal
Starts At: Bridge 1, Lodge Hill Lock Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 7, Brick Kiln Bridge

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice)

Please be advised navigation is closed between Bridges 1 & 7, on the Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal due to low water levels along the flight.

To allow the water levels to recuperate, navigation will remain closed, until further notice.

A further update will be provided Friday 23rd June.

Pump Out, Lancaster Services

Update on 27/06/2023:

We are pleased to advise the pump out is now back in use at Lancaster Services.

ADVICE (10am Friday 23 June 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised the pump out facility at Lancaster Services is currently out of use due to an issue with the card reader.

We have informed our contractors and await their attendance.

An update will be provided on Tuesday 27th June

Selby Toll Road Bridge

Update on 22/06/2023:

The bridge has been repaired and navigation can resume. 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (until further notice)

Selby Toll Bridge is closed until further notice due to a fault with the structure. 

Update will follow once an inspection has been carried out.

RADFORD SEMELE
Lock 23, Radford Bottom Lock

Update on 28/06/2023:

The tree has been cleared.

Update on 26/06/2023:

The rest of the tree still hasn’t been removed so navigation is still restricted.

We are hoping contractors will attend today to clear the rest of the tree. We will post an update as soon as we receive any further update.

Please take care if passing.

Update on 23/06/2023:

our contractors have been out and partially cleared the navigation the tree is passable with caution. The contractors  will be returning tomorrow morning to remove the rest of the tree trunk this notice will be updated when the navigation is fully cleared  

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (6pm Thursday 22 June 2023 until further notice)

A tree has fallen blocking the towpath and navigation. 

The local Operation team will access it on the morning of June 23rd and arrange clearance. 

Re-opened Eastwood Sanitary Station

Update on 22/06/2023:

Contractors have attended and a deep clean of the facilities has been carried out.

The facilities are open for use

ADVICE (8am Friday 16 June 2023 until further notice)

We are sorry to report a closure of the male section of the toilets at this facility. Contractors are required to carry out a deep clean. An update will be provided regarding attendance in due course.

Bridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge

Update on 22/06/2023:

Please be advised navigation and towpath access has resumed at Bridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge on the Lancaster Canal.

Whilst navigation has resumed, contractors remain onsite, please pass through the area with care and listen to any advice that may be given by the team onsite.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (8.30am Thursday 22 June 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised navigation and towpath access is currently closed at Bridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a large fallen tree.

Our contractors have been informed and an update will be provided this afternoon.

Purton Pump Out

Update on 26/06/2023:

Further to the notice below, please be advised that Purton pump out has now been repaired and is fully operational.

ADVICE (8.30am Thursday 22 June 2023 until further notice)

Please be advised that the pump out facility at Purton is currently unavailable due to the cess pit being full.

Our contractors are working to resolve the problem as soon as possible. 

We anticipate it being back open tomorrow once emptied.

Lock 29, Banbury Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: South of Bridge 162
Down Stream Winding Hole: Between Bridges 168 & 170

Update on 29/06/2023:

Planned repairs to the damaged lock gate have progressed very positively today.

We will be able to give an update on likely timescales for reopening navigation in tomorrows update

Update on 29/06/2023:

Planned repairs to the damaged lock gate are progressing on site.

Updates of this notice will be provided 

Update on 23/06/2023:

Navigation remains closed until further notice.

Following the engineers condition assessment of the gate assisted passage is not a viable option.

We are working to deliver the repair of this damaged lock in the shortest possible timeframe.

Further updates to follow Wednesday 28/06/2023 

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (12noon Thursday 22 June 2023 until further notice)

Navigation closed until further notice due concerns for structural condition of top gate of lock 29.

Cotterstock Lock

Update on 22/06/2023:

The nesting bird in the life ring at Cotterstock Lock has moved on therefore our navigation advisory notice issued on 23 May 2023 is now rescinded.

ADVICE (Tuesday 23 May 2023 until further notice)

We would like to make you aware that there is a bird nesting in the life ring 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.

Repaired
Bridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge

Update on 26/06/2023:

The parts have been sourced and have been refitted.

The Loco Bridge was successfully tested and is back in operational order.

The Loco bridge has reopened.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9am Wednesday 21 June 2023 until further notice)

Contractors attended the bridge last night and the power pack has burnt out.

The bridge will remain closed until the necessary parts are sourced.

We will update the notice on Thursday morning.

Elsan
Devizes Wharf

Update on 02/08/2023:

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to advise that the elsan at Devizes Wharf has now been repaired and is fully operational.

Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

ADVICE (8.30am Wednesday 21 June 2023 until further notice)

We are sorry to advise that Devizes Wharf elsan has failed and is currently unavailable.

Our contractors have been informed and we will update this notice as soon as we have more information.

Near Bridge 18

Update on 04/10/2023:

This tree has been removed and the navigation is clear.

Update on 29/06/2023:

A tree has come down near Bridge 18 on the Trent & Mersey Canal.  

Boaters can get past, but are asked to proceed with care.

Unfortunately specialist contractors have yet to attend to remove the tree, but the work is planned in. 

We will update the website on the 3rd July. 

Update on 26/06/2023:

A tree has come down near Bridge 18 on the Trent & Mersey Canal.  

Boaters can get past, but are asked to proceed with care.

Unfortunately specialist contractors have yet to attend to remove the tree, however they have been arranged and will attend and within the next 5 days.  

We will update the website on the 29th June. 

RESTRICTION (Wednesday 21 June 2023 until further notice)

A tree has come down near Bridge 18 on the Trent & Mersey Canal.  

Boaters can get past, but are asked to proceed with care.

Specialist contractors are required to remove the tree and will be on site within the next 5 days.  

We will update the website on the 26th June. 

Bridge 47, Willow Cottage Bridge
Down Stream Winding Hole: Cheddleton Top Lock

Update on 22/06/2023:

The tree has been cleared.

Update on 22/06/2023:

Our contractors arrived yesterday but they were not able to clear the tree as they required bigger equipment. We have been informed they are on route again now.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will post another update as soon as we receive it.

Update on 21/06/2023:

Our contractors are due to arrive on site at some point this afternoon so we are hoping the tree will be cleared by then. Unfortunately an exact timeframe wasn’t given.

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (11am Wednesday 21 June 2023 until further notice)

A tree has fallen blocking navigation near Bridge 47 on the Caldon Canal.

The team are on the way to clear the tree. We will post a further update as soon as we receive it.

Isleham Lock

Update on 22/06/2023:

The mechanical issues at Isleham Lock have been resolved and the lock has now reopened. Our Emergency Closure Navigation Notice issued on 21/6/23 is therefore rescinded.

EMERGENCY CLOSURE (Wednesday 21 June 2023 until rescinded)

Please be aware the above lock is currently closed due to mechanical issues.
We are trying to resolve the issue and will rescind the notice as soon as the
lock re-opens.