| ID | Canal | From | To | Start Date | End Date | Description ( Click to see original C&RT Notice ) | Last Updated |
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| 19378 | Middle Level Navigations (Forty Foot River) | Welches Dam Sluice | Welches Dam Sluice | 13 October 2023 | 12 October 2099 | This lock is closed permanently. | 13 Oct 23 19:19:13 |
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| 25756 | Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) | Agden Bridge No 26 | Dunham Town Bridge No 27 | 02 January 2025 | 29 July 2027 | The Bridgewater Canal is currently closed between Agden Bridge No. 26 and Dunham Town Bridge No. 27 due to a breach. This section is managed by the Bridgewater Canal Company, not the Canal & River Trust. However, as this canal connects to our network and forms part of the Cheshire Cruising Ring, we are liaising closely with them.
Nearest Winding Holes:
* West of the Breach: Between Oughtrington Bridge No. 24 and Lymm Bridge No. 23.
* East of the Breach: Between Seamon's Moss Bridge No. 29 and Broadheath Bridge No. 30.
Canal & River Trust Customers
If any of our customers are stuck on the Bridgewater Canal, please contact our North West Customer Service Team at 0303 0404 040 for support.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For additional details, visit the Bridgewater Canal Company website: < > | 29 Jul 26 17:51:14 |
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| 29181 | Anderton Lift | Anderton Lift (River Weaver) | Anderton Lift (Trent and Mersey) | 03 January 2025 | 29 July 2027 | Earlier this year, the Anderton Boat Lift was closed after a lifting wire failure during planned routine maintenance by our teams. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reopen the lift using the existing gate lifting system. Trust engineers have been working closely with specialist consultants to develop a solution that will see the original rope-and-pulley mechanism replaced on all gates with a more modern, robust and safer lifting system making the lift more reliable.
We're pleased to confirm that the Trust has prioritised the funding required to support the detailed engineering design. However, this work will take time, and the lift will remain closed throughout all next year 2026. We understand how frustrating this closure will be for boaters who regularly use this vital link between the Weaver Navigation and the rest of the Trust's network. The significant investment we're making into this repair reflects how important the lift is to our waterways. Although the lift itself will stay closed, the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre will remain open, with an exciting programme of events and activities planned for 2026. We hope you'll continue to visit and enjoy everything the site has to offer.
This essential redesign work is being delivered ahead of, and separately from, the wider refurbishment programme. We'll continue to share updates as the project progresses.
We also understand the impact that Marsh Lock's closure is having on customers wanting to visit the Weaver. Our teams are working through the options to bring the lock back into operation, and you can follow updates [here.](
Thank you for your ongoing patience and support for this vital and historic structure. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:17 |
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| 28898 | River Avon (Kennet and Avon Navigation) | Kelston Lock No 5 | Kelston Lock No 5 | 10 September 2025 | 10 October 2026 | Further to the notice below, please be advised that our assisted passage days at Lock 5, Kelston Lock have now finished.
However our team will be happy to support passage through the lock when we have colleagues and volunteers available.
If you require assistance through the lock please contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 where our team will be able to help with dates and timings. | 10 Oct 25 20:11:23 |
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| 29735 | Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) | Grindley Brook Bottom Lock No 14 | Whitchurch Ring Road Bridge No 31A | 22 December 2025 | 29 July 2027 | We have completed the reprofiling and reinstatement of the flooded field using material recovered from the site and are now installing land drains and applying topsoil.
Once work within the flooded field is complete, expected by the end of this week, we will begin reconstruction of the embankment. Laboratory testing has shown that the material recovered from the site contains too high a clay content to be suitable for reuse. As a result, imported granular material will be used in conjunction with a polymer geogrid to form the new embankment.
The design of the concrete channel is still being finalised, and further details will be provided once they become available.
Water continues to be pumped around the breach. Additional pumps are being installed to provide greater resilience and increased pumping capacity. We will continue to provide updates as work progresses. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:17 |
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| 29984 | Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee) | Ware Lock No 2 | Ware Lock No 2 | 21 January 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Please note the current navigation closure will remain in place until 10th August 2026.
The Environment Agency (EA) are currently working on a plan to monitor and repair the Ware Lock gates.
Any further reopening of the lock will depend on the EA's ongoing monitoring of the lock gates condition.
We will update this notice as soon as more information becomes available. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:17 |
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| 30167 | Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch) | Northywood Bridge | Aldridge Wharf Bridge | 09 February 2026 | 29 July 2027 | We kindly remind boaters to follow the signage in place at the site. In particular:
* Boaters must pass the site at tickover speed only.
* Boats should pass as close to the offside as possible to minimise bow waves and prevent the bunds from being pulled away from the waterway wall. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:18 |
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| 30698 | Rochdale Canal | Butler Lane Lock No 81 | Ancoats Lower Lock No 83 | 31 March 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Our contractor has now begun work on the permanent repair to the failed wash wall, the adjacent culvert and the damaged canal bed below Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal.
The first stage of the work is to excavate around the damaged culvert so that engineers can fully assess the extent of the damage. Once this investigation is complete, the permanent repairs will begin.
The current programme of work is expected to take around 12 weeks, although this may change depending on what is uncovered during the investigation.
Our operational teams continue to carefully manage water levels downstream of the breach. The prolonged dry weather has reduced the amount of water flowing into the canal network, and water is also being lost through the dammed area, making water management particularly challenging. Our teams are working tirelessly to keep the levels from falling and if you notice any sudden changes to call our North West Customer Support Team on 03030 404040.
We will continue to monitor water levels closely.
Our next update will be provided on 12 August 2026. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:21 |
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| 31217 | Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Junction Canal) | Walsall Bottom Lock | Walsall Top Lock | 27 May 2026 | 31 July 2027 | Due to ongoing water management measures and the resources required to progress this work, navigation at Walsall Lock Flight will remain closed until further notice.
We will provide a further update when more information becomes available. | 31 Jul 26 16:00:05 |
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| 31255 | Huddersfield Narrow Canal | Stanley Dawson Lock No 1E | Booth Lock No 31E | 15 June 2026 | 04 August 2027 | Works taking place at Slaithwaite Reservoir have necessitated a drawdown of reservoir levels that has been ongoing for several months. With recent warm, dry weather and an increase in boat movement on the canal, we have insufficient water resources to maintain navigation for the long term on the lower section of the canal.
From Monday 15th June 2026 navigation between Lock 1E and Lock 31E will close with these locks being padlocked closed.
Whilst the closure is in effect passage will only be possible between Standedge Tunnel and Lock 31E. Anyone looking to transit through Standedge Tunnel from Diggle in the Northwest will only be permitted to do so with a return tunnel booking. Boats will be able to turn in the winding hole above Lock 31E.
Should levels in Slaithwaite Reservoir improve enough to provide an opportunity to open a passage window then details of this will be communicated by way of an update to this notice. | 04 Aug 26 10:00:06 |
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| 31632 | Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) | Bank Lock No 12 | Byles Lock No 22 | 01 July 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Please be advised that the water levels have returned to operational levels. Welshpool Lock will be unlocked this afternoon, but Belan and Pool Quay Locks will remain locked and sealed to maintain the filling of pounds until further notice. Passage will be supported by local teams as required.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. | 07 Aug 26 10:00:04 |
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| 31641 | Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) | Glasson Lock No 1 | Bridge No 2 (Glasson Branch) | 01 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | As the dry weather continues the water levels continue to be significantly low, navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 7 Glasson Flight on the Lancaster Canal.
We continue to monitor the situation daily and will provide fortnightly updates, or sooner if conditions change.
As soon as water levels have recovered to allow safe navigation, the closure will be lifted.
A further update will be on or before Wednesday 12 August. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:28 |
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| 31496 | Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) | Keadby Junction Lock | Keadby Junction Lock | 06 July 2026 | 04 August 2027 | The repair was successful in stemming a large amount of the water entering the lock chamber. We can now recommence operating the lock when the river level is below that of the canal.
Some further remedial works are still required to allow us to use the lock at the lowest levels. Therefore, we will only currently accept bookings from up river, leaving West Stockwith Lock or Gainsborough Pontoon. Bookings from down river should be unaffected.
We will update with a date for the further works once they are planned in.
To make a booking / discuss travel times please contact the Lock Keeper on 07733 124611 | 04 Aug 26 10:00:02 |
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| 31636 | Ripon Canal | Rhodesfield Lock | Bell Furrows Lock | 06 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Navigation Closure – Rhodesfield & Bellfurrows Locks- Ripon canal
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway: Ripon Canal
Region: Yorkshire & North East
Effective From: 6 July 2026
Until: Further notice (ongoing)
Reason: Low Water Levels
Affected Section
* From: Lock 1 – Rhodesfield Lock
* To: Lock 2 – Bellfurrows Lock
Closure Details
The River Skell, which supplies water to the Ripon Canal, has fallen to critical levels following a prolonged period of low rainfall within the catchment area.
To conserve water and protect the canal network, Rhodesfield Lock and Bellfurrows Lock have been closed to navigation. As a result, the Ripon Canal is closed to through navigation.
This action has been taken to:
* Reduce water loss through lock operations.
* Protect wildlife habitats along the canal.
* Safeguard moored craft affected by low water levels.
Further Information
The situation is under continuous review. An update will be provided once water levels in the River Skell recover sufficiently to allow navigation to resume safely
Thank you
| 29 Jul 26 17:51:27 |
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| 31684 | Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) | Shipley Lock No 72 | Stenson's Lock No 71 | 06 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Water levels remain low between Pastures Lock 64 and Hallam Fields Lock 66, and this section of the navigation remains closed to normal navigation while we continue to monitor conditions. To support access to Langley Mill Boatyard, we can arrange assisted passage through the affected section. If you need to travel to or from the boatyard, please contact our East Midlands customer service team: * Telephone: 0303 040 4040 (select options 1, 2, then 5) * Email: enquiries.eastmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk Our team is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm. To help us plan these movements safely and efficiently, please provide as much notice as possible when requesting a passage. However, we will do our best to accommodate requests wherever we can. We will provide further updates as the situation develops. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:30 |
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| 31718 | Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) | Great Howard Street Bridge No AA | Regent Road Bascule Bridge No BB | 08 July 2026 | 08 July 2027 | The Liverpool Link remains temporarily closed from while Peel carries out essential construction and maintenance works in the Central Docks.
We have worked to keep disruption to a minimum; however, as our rights are limited to permitting our customers to travel through Peel's property, the owners are able to close this section at any time to carry out necessary repairs and maintenance.
The Trust has very limited control over access to this area and has not been able to prevent this closure.
During this time, access to Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock will only be possible via Brunswick Lock, which can be booked directly through Liverpool Marina. This route requires a crossing from Ellesmere Port via the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey.
We understand this may affect your plans, and we're working closely with Peel to keep disruption to a minimum. If you already have a booking during the closure period, our team will have been in contact to talk through any changes and help make alternative arrangements where needed. Outside of these dates, Liverpool Link passages and moorings into Salthouse Dock will continue as normal.
If you'd like to make a new booking or discuss an existing one, our North West Customer Service Team will be happy to help on 0303 0404 040. We are sorry for any disruption caused to your boating plans during this closure.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday 20 July. | 09 Jul 26 05:41:54 |
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| 31734 | River Ribble (Ribble Link) | Ribble Link Staircase Public Art | Ribble Link Lock No 9 | 09 July 2026 | 03 August 2027 | Bookings for passage through the Ribble Link remain temporarily closed to help protect the limited water available on the Lancaster Canal and ensure there is enough water to maintain safe navigation.
We are continuing to monitor water levels on a daily basis and will review the situation regularly. Updates will be provided every two weeks, or sooner if conditions change.
Bookings will resume as soon as water levels have recovered sufficiently for the Ribble Link to operate safely and without placing additional pressure on the canal's water resources.
If you are unable to move your boat, require assistance, or have any specific needs, please contact our North West Customer Support Team on 0303 040 4040, and we will do our best to help.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday 17 August. | 03 Aug 26 16:00:02 |
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| 31741 | Huddersfield Narrow Canal | Wade Lock No 21W | Lock No 7W (Huddersfield Narrow Canal) | 10 July 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Navigation remains closed between Lock 1W and Lock 32W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal due to a broken paddle at Lock 11W.
Our local team has successfully managed water levels to support safe navigation. However, during closer inspection, a broken paddle was identified at Lock 11W.
Repairs have now been planned and are scheduled to take place next week. Until these repairs are completed, the navigation will remain closed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while our team works to restore navigation as quickly as possible.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday 14 August 2026.
| 07 Aug 26 15:00:05 |
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| 31746 | Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) | Stourport Lower Broad Lock | Stourport Lower Broad Lock | 10 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Works have now commenced on site and are progressing steadily at Bottom Barge Lock, Stourport Basin.
Due to the nature of the issue and the extent of the damage uncovered during the investigation, it is not currently possible to provide a fixed timescale for completion of the repairs. We should be able to provide a clearer indication of the programme once the repair works have progressed further.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:33 |
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| 31764 | Macclesfield Canal | Bosley Top Lock No 1 | Bosley Bottom Lock No 12 | 13 July 2026 | 05 August 2027 | The Bosley and Marple lock flights remain open to navigation under the current operating restrictions, which are necessary to help manage water resources.
The lock flights will continue to operate as follows for the remainder of this week:
Bosley Flight: Open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Marple Flight: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
From Monday 10 August, the operating hours will change as follows:
Bosley Flight: Open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Marple Flight: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
We kindly ask that all boats clear the lock flights by 4:00 pm, as both flights will be secured outside of the published opening hours.
Demand for navigation remains high, and our volunteers will continue to be on site at both locations to help manage boat movements.
How you can help:
Although water storage levels across the canal network are higher than they were at this time last year, we are experiencing reduced inflows and a number of challenges with feeders from the Peak District reservoirs, which we are working to resolve. This is placing additional pressure on water management and canal operations.
To make the best use of the water available, we carefully match reservoir feeds to navigation demand wherever possible. This helps reduce unnecessary water loss. However, if demand is higher than expected, or paddles are left open, we may occasionally need to pause navigation for short periods to rebalance water levels, sometimes at short notice.
If you notice water levels looking unusually low, please let us know via our contact page. Our teams actively monitor and manage water levels and can refill low pounds where appropriate, investigate potential issues, and help ensure that boats in neighbouring pounds remain safe.
We will continue to monitor canal levels and water resources closely.
A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 19 August. | 05 Aug 26 10:00:03 |
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| 31771 | Peak Forest Canal (Lower) | Marple Bottom Lock No 1 | Marple Top Lock No 16 | 13 July 2026 | 05 August 2027 | The Bosley and Marple lock flights remain open to navigation under the current operating restrictions, which are necessary to help manage water resources.
The lock flights will continue to operate as follows for the remainder of this week:
Bosley Flight: Open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Marple Flight: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
From Monday 10 August, the operating hours will change as follows:
Bosley Flight: Open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Marple Flight: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
We kindly ask that all boats clear the lock flights by 4:00 pm, as both flights will be secured outside of the published opening hours.
Demand for navigation remains high, and our volunteers will continue to be on site at both locations to help manage boat movements.
How you can help:
Although water storage levels across the canal network are higher than they were at this time last year, we are experiencing reduced inflows and a number of challenges with feeders from the Peak District reservoirs, which we are working to resolve. This is placing additional pressure on water management and canal operations.
To make the best use of the water available, we carefully match reservoir feeds to navigation demand wherever possible. This helps reduce unnecessary water loss. However, if demand is higher than expected, or paddles are left open, we may occasionally need to pause navigation for short periods to rebalance water levels, sometimes at short notice.
If you notice water levels looking unusually low, please let us know via our contact page. Our teams actively monitor and manage water levels and can refill low pounds where appropriate, investigate potential issues, and help ensure that boats in neighbouring pounds remain safe.
We will continue to monitor canal levels and water resources closely.
A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 19 August. | 05 Aug 26 10:00:03 |
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| 31772 | Pocklington Canal (Navigable Section) | Gardham Lock No 2 | Cottingwith Lock No 1 | 13 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Navigation Closure – Pocklington Canal
Waterway: Pocklington Canal
Location: Lock 9 (Cottingwith Lock) and Lock 8 (Gardam Lock)
Restriction Start: 08:00, Monday 13 July 2026
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Water Resources
Details
Due to significantly reduced rainfall across the catchment area, water levels in Pocklington Beck, which supplies the Pocklington Canal, have fallen to exceptionally low levels. Current forecasts indicate that no significant rainfall is expected in the coming weeks.
To proactively conserve available water resources and help maintain navigation on the remainder of the canal, Cottingwith Lock (Lock 9) and Gardam Lock (Lock 8) will be closed to navigation for the duration of this restriction.
Impact on Navigation
* Cottingwith Lock (Lock 9) and Gardam Lock (Lock 8) are closed to navigation.
* The restriction has been implemented to preserve water levels within the canal.
* Boaters should plan their journeys accordingly and take the closure into account.
* The closure will help conserve water resources while supporting the ecological requirements of the Pocklington Canal SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
We will continue to monitor water levels and review the restriction as conditions change. Further updates will be issued when more information becomes available.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for their understanding and cooperation.
| 29 Jul 26 17:51:35 |
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| 31774 | River Derwent | Barmby Barrage | Barmby Barrage | 13 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Navigation Closure – Barmby Tidal Barrage
Asset: Barmby Tidal Barrage
Reference: RO-062-001
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Mechanical Failure
The Environment Agency has advised that a fault has developed affecting the operation of Barmby Tidal Barrage.
As a result, passage through the barrage is currently unavailable until further notice while the issue is investigated and resolved.
For the latest information regarding the fault and anticipated operational status, please contact Barmby Barrage directly on 0208 474 8798.
| 29 Jul 26 17:51:36 |
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| 31779 | Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) | Stoke Bruerne Top Lock No 14 | Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20 | 13 July 2026 | 17 August 2026 | Repair works are scheduled to take place between 17th and 19th August.
A navigation closure will be in place during these works.
Further details can be found on the following notice:- [Lock 14 to Lock 20, Stoke Bruerne | Canal & River Trust](Lock 14 to Lock 20, Stoke Bruerne | Canal & River Trust) | 03 Aug 26 11:00:04 |
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| 31931 | Huddersfield Broad Canal | Colne Bridge Lock No 2 | Colne Bridge Lock No 2 | 24 July 2026 | 07 August 2027 | We have placed the order for the specialist parts needed and they have been created and we have had them delivered. To carry out the repairs the mechanism to the balance beams, it needs to be accessed by boat and we are having to make arrangements for this to be done. We are hoping that we can obtain the workboat for the Friday 21st August enabling us to access Lock 2 to carry out the repairs.
We will update the notice on Friday 21st August with information on the repairs. | 07 Aug 26 14:00:03 |
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| 31943 | Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) | Mile End Lock No 9 | Mile End Lock No 9 | 24 July 2026 | 04 August 2027 | Please be advised our engineer is continuing to establish a timeline for the required repairs.
We will provide a further update as soon as more information becomes available.
We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue. | 04 Aug 26 13:00:03 |
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| 31946 | Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) | Booth Lane Middle Lock No 68 | Booth Lane Top Lock No 67 | 25 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Due to the continuation of dry weather and persistently low water levels, navigation is closed between Lock 41 and Lock 71 on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
We will continue to monitor the situation daily, and as soon as the water levels have recovered sufficiently to allow for safe navigation, the closure will be lifted.
While water holdings across the canal network are higher than they were at this point last year, hot and dry weather can create extra challenges for boating and water supply.
To make the most of the water we have in the reservoirs, we're trying to tailor the feed very accurately to the demand so water doesn't go to waste. If the demand is greater than we predicted or paddles get left up, then we may need short breaks to rebalance the supply, sometimes at short notice. We apologise for the disruption and thank you for your patience during these periods.
In addition, our team has identified a leak at Lock 69 and are currently developing a suitable method of repair.
If you see that water levels are looking unusually low, [please let us know]( . Our teams actively manage water levels and can carefully refill low pounds, checking for problems and making sure moored boats on adjacent pounds stay safe.
A further update will be on or before Tuesday, 11 August.
| 29 Jul 26 17:51:45 |
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| 31963 | Rochdale Canal (Main Line) | Brearley Upper Lock No 6 | Rawden Mill Lock No 12 | 27 July 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Unfortunately, the water levels have still not recovered to a navigable condition. We will continue to closely monitor the section and we will update the notice on Monday, but should there be any improvements before, then the notice will be updated beforehand. | 07 Aug 26 13:00:02 |
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| 31903 | Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) | Rothersthorpe Top Lock No 1 | Northampton Lock No 17 | 27 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Reservoir holdings feeding the Northampton Arm are lower than normal for the time of year. This is a result of the prolonged dry weather, water loss through evaporation during the heat wave, and, in some instances, paddles being left open or leaks in the infrastructure.
To help us conserve water and maintain safe navigation, we will be closing the Northampton Arm to passage from 3pm on Monday 27th July. Lock 1 and 12 will be locked.
The situation is being continually monitored and reviewed; however, we encourage all boaters currently on the Arm to consider moving to the main line while navigation remains possible. We will update this notice as the situation develops. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:43 |
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| 31972 | Rochdale Canal (Main Line) | Pike House Lock No 45 | Pike House Lock No 45 | 28 July 2026 | 05 August 2027 | Navigation remains closed at Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal due to a damaged paddle, which is preventing the lock from filling.
We are currently awaiting the availability of the necessary resources before the repair works can begin. Once these are in place, our team will arrange to carry out the repairs as soon as possible.
An update will be provided on or before Monday 10 August. | 05 Aug 26 17:00:08 |
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| 31994 | Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Uttoxeter Canal) | Uttoxeter Branch Lock No 1 | Uttoxeter Branch Lock No 1 | 30 July 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Following an inspection, Froghall Basin Lock has been closed to navigation as a precautionary measure due to concerns regarding the structural integrity of the top gate.
The lock will remain closed until repairs can be undertaken. These repairs are currently planned to take place during the forthcoming winter stoppage programme.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:51 |
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| 32004 | Lancaster Canal (Main Line) | Richmond Bridge Winding Hole | Hay Car Bridge No 83 | 30 July 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Navigation remains open at Bridge 81, Potters Bridge following the installation of concrete barriers on both sides of the bridge to facilitate the road closure. However, due to ongoing safety concerns following a recent bridge strike, additional navigation restrictions will now be introduced while repairs are planned and undertaken.
A navigation closure will be in place at Bridge 81 between 6:00pm and 06:00am daily, commencing on Friday 7 August 2026. The restrictions are expected to remain in place for approximately four weeks, although the duration will be reviewed once repair works commence on site, which is currently anticipated towards the end of next week.
During the overnight stoppage period, no boats will be permitted to pass beneath the bridge. Between 06:00am and 6:00pm, navigation through the bridge will remain open. However, all boaters must make themselves known to the site operative, who will be stationed on top of the bridge. The operative will temporarily stop traffic crossing the bridge to allow vessels to pass safely underneath.
The towpath remains closed due to loose masonry. A signed diversion route remains in place for towpath users and will remain in effect until the necessary repairs have been completed.
We will provide a further update on or before Friday 14 August. | 07 Aug 26 15:00:03 |
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| 31990 | Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) | Hertford Union Top Lock No 1 | Hertford Union Bottom Lock No 3 | 30 July 2026 | 04 August 2027 | Please be advised that due to the continued low water levels, the Hertford Union Canal closure has been extended.
The situation will be reviewed on Friday, 21 August and a further update will be provided at that time.
We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this period. | 04 Aug 26 09:00:05 |
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| 31976 | Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) | Brindley Statue | Cheddleton Lock No 14 | 01 August 2026 | 29 July 2027 | Due to continued pressure on water resources, the Caldon Canal will be temporarily closed to navigation from 9am, Saturday 1 August 2026 until further notice.
Following ongoing assessments by our operational and water management teams, this temporary closure is necessary to conserve water, protect canal infrastructure, and support the longer-term management of the navigation.
From 9am, Saturday 1 August 2026, navigation will be suspended between Locks 1 and 14.
We recognise that closures can have a significant impact on our customers; if this closure creates particular difficulties for you, please get in touch with us to discuss your circumstances. We will do our best to identify any support or assistance that we may be able to offer. Contact: 0303 040 4040 or enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk
This decision has not been taken lightly. However, it is necessary to help manage limited water resources and safeguard the canal network during a period of sustained pressure on water availability.
The closure will remain under regular review and will be lifted as soon as conditions allow. We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
Boaters are encouraged to check the latest navigation notices before travelling, as operating arrangements may change at short notice.
We sincerely appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation of all boaters during this challenging period. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:49 |
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| 32037 | River Kennet | Sulhampstead Lock No 100 | Sulhampstead Lock No 100 | 01 August 2026 | 04 August 2027 | Further to the notice below, we would like to advise our customers that our Engineers and Operations teams have attended site and confirmed that a replacement balance beam is required.
Unfortunately, there is a significant lead time for a replacement beam to be manufactured and delivered.
We are currently exploring alternative options and will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. | 04 Aug 26 17:00:04 |
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| 32041 | Ashton Canal (Main Line) | Fairfield Top Lock No 18 | Clayton Lock No 9 | 02 August 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 18 on the Ashton Canal due to damaged paddles at Lock 14 and Lock 15.
Our team has been delayed attending site due to high priority works across the network and will attend site as soon as possible.
We will provide a further update on or before Wednesday 12 August.
| 07 Aug 26 15:00:02 |
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| 31874 | Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) | Lapworth Lock No 22 | Stratford Bottom Lock No 55 | 03 August 2026 | 29 July 2027 | The South Stratford Canal will be closed to navigation between Lock 22, Lapworth and Lock 55, Stratford upon Avon from Monday 3 August 2026 until further notice.
This temporary closure will help conserve water and allow the affected section to recover, supporting the sustainability of navigation on the South Stratford Canal and the wider connected canal network.
To help conserve water supplies before the closure comes into effect, we ask boaters to undertake only essential journeys within the affected section where possible.
We appreciate that this closure may affect planned journeys and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Our teams will continue to monitor conditions closely and we will provide further updates as they become available.
We would like to thank boaters and other waterway users for their patience, understanding and cooperation during this period. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:40 |
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| 31795 | Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal) | Camp Hill Top Lock No 52 | Knowle Top Lock No 51 | 03 August 2026 | 29 July 2027 | The Grand Union Canal will be closed to navigation between Camp Hill Top Lock and Knowle Top Lock from Monday 3 August 2026 until further notice.
This temporary closure will help conserve water and allow the affected section to recover, supporting the sustainability of navigation on both the Grand Union Canal south of Lapworth and the South Stratford Canal.
An alternative route will remain available via the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
We appreciate that this closure may affect planned journeys and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Our teams will continue to monitor conditions closely and we will provide further updates as they become available.
We would like to thank boaters and other waterway users for their patience, understanding and cooperation during this period. | 29 Jul 26 17:51:38 |
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| 32056 | Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) | Roydon Lower Lock No 15 | Harlow Lock No 8 | 03 August 2026 | 04 August 2027 | Please note that all locks between Harlow Mill Lock 8 and Lower Lock 15 will be opened for navigation from today until they close at 1:00pm on Thursday 6th August.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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| 32018 | Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) | Atherstone Top Lock No 1 | Atherstone Bottom Lock No 11 | 04 August 2026 | 03 August 2027 | Please note the final entry onto the Atherstone Lock Flight will be 12 noon tomorrow. | 03 Aug 26 09:00:02 |
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| 32092 | Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) | Claydon Top Lock No 17 | Aynho Weir Lock No 33 | 05 August 2026 | 05 August 2027 | Navigation Closure – South Oxford Canal Claydon Top Lock 17 to Aynho Weir Lock 33 from Friday 7th August 2026 - Last entry into the Claydon flight at 2pm with full closure at all locks by 3pm.
Following our continued monitoring of the exceptionally dry conditions and the impact on our reservoirs, it is now necessary to extend the current navigation restriction between Claydon Top Lock 17 and Claydon Bottom Lock 21 to a Full Navigation Closure between Claydon Top Lock 17 and Aynho Weir Lock 33.
Unfortunately, despite all our operational efforts, as rainfall has remained well below the long-term average, water levels in our feeder reservoirs and other adjoining canal inflow streams are continuing to fall due to canal water demands.
We can now confirm that, from Friday 7th August 2026 from 3pm, the following locks will close to navigation until there is enough rainfall to replenish our reservoirs:
From Friday 7th August 2026, the following arrangements will be in place:
* Last entry into the Claydon Flight: 2pm
* All locks closed and secured: 3pm
The following locks will be closed to navigation on Friday 7th August 2026 from 3pm until water levels recover sufficiently:
* Claydon Flight – Locks 17 to 21
* Elkington's Lock 22
* Varneys Lock 23
* Broadmoor Lock 24
* Cropredy Lock 25
* Slat Mill Lock 26
* Little Bourton Lock 27
* Hardwick Lock 28
* Banbury Lock 29
* Grants Lock 30
* Kings Sutton Lock 31
* Nell Bridge Lock 32
* Aynho Weir Lock 33
We fully appreciate that this will be disappointing news for everyone planning to cruise on this section of the canal. These closures are not decisions we take lightly, but they are essential to protect our increasingly limited water supplies, safeguard the canal's infrastructure and ecology and give the navigation the best opportunity to recover.
We hope that this confirmation allows time for boaters to adjust their plans and relocate as needed.
We intend to provide a limited window for navigation between 10:00am on Wednesday 12th August and 1:00pm on Thursday 13th August. (subject to there being sufficient water available for safe navigation). At the end of this period, all locks will once again be locked and secured.
We will continue to closely monitor conditions and will update this notice fortnightly, or sooner if circumstances change.
While we hope to reopen the canal as quickly as possible, this will depend on sustained rainfall over a number of weeks, rather than a single period of heavy rain.
In the meantime, there may also be exceptional local circumstances that require us to temporarily close other sections of the South Oxford Canal at short notice.
We understand that this continues to be disappointing news and our priority is to reopen the canal to full navigation as soon as possible.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding and continued support during this exceptionally challenging period.
We thank you for your continued support in reducing water use across our network and reporting leaks or concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our [Contact Us page]( .
Our priority remains to reopen the canal to full navigation as soon as conditions allow and we will continue to share updates on this notice as the situation develops. | 06 Aug 26 18:07:08 |
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| 32110 | Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) | Swanley Lock No 6 | Baddiley Lock No 9 | 06 August 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Our teams have been working on a leak on the Llangollen Canal near Bridge 10 at Swanley, close to Nantwich. The affected section of canal has been secured, and water levels have recovered overnight.
Today, we're putting temporary dams in place so that our engineers can safely access the area, assess the damage and begin planning the repairs. Early investigations suggest the leak may have been caused by a suspected culvert failure, but at this stage it's too early to confirm the exact cause. We'll know more once the canal has been drained and we've fully inspected the site.
Hurleston Reservoir continues to operate as normal. The temporary dams being installed today will help us manage water more effectively while repairs are planned, reducing the impact on local boaters.
For safety reasons, the towpath and navigation remain closed while this work takes place. We apologise for any inconvenience and ask everyone to stay away from the area until repairs have been completed.
Although the affected section remains closed, most of the Llangollen Canal is still open, and the canal above the breach at Whitchurch remains unaffected and open for boaters to enjoy.
Our Customer Support team is in direct contact with those most immediately affected and will continue to provide advice and support where possible.
We'll provide a further update on or before 14 August. | 07 Aug 26 16:00:03 |
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| 32116 | Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) | Bank Newton Top Lock No 41 | Holme Bridge Lock No 30 | 07 August 2026 | 07 August 2027 | A temporary navigation closure has been place between Bank Newton and Gargrave following high levels of boat traffic over the week. This closure is necessary to allow water levels within the section to recover to a suitable level.
Our local team will continue to closely monitor water levels and will carry out a further assessment at midday on Monday 10th August.
A further update will be provided once this assessment has been completed. | 07 Aug 26 18:38:13 |
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| 32122 | Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) | Winkwell Swing Bridge No 147 | Winkwell Swing Bridge No 147 | 07 August 2026 | 07 August 2027 | Please be advised that, due to a hydraulic fault, Bridge 147 Wink Well Swing Bridge is currently out of service.
Our team is aware of the issue and will attend as soon as possible to carry out the necessary repairs and restore the bridge to full operation.
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to get the bridge back into service.
This notice will be updated as soon as we have any further information to share.
Thank you for your understanding. | 07 Aug 26 18:38:21 |
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| 32126 | Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) | Sykehouse Lock | Sykehouse Lock | 07 August 2026 | 07 August 2027 | A fault has occurred with the hydraulic Unit on Sykehouse Lock. It has been reported to Engineers and they will be in attendance within the next 72 hours.
We will update the notice when the hydraulic unit has been repaired and the lock is operational again. | 07 Aug 26 18:38:45 |
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| 32090 | Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) | Napton Bottom Lock No 8 | Marston Doles Top Lock No 16 | 09 August 2026 | 05 August 2027 | Despite our efforts to conserve water and maintain navigation, continued dry weather and falling reservoir levels mean we can no longer maintain passage through this section.
From Sunday 9 August, Locks 8, 14, 15 and 16 will be closed to navigation. Last entry into the flight will be at 2pm, with all locks closed by 3pm.
These closures are necessary to protect limited water resources, support navigation recovery and safeguard canal infrastructure and ecology.
Subject to conditions remaining suitable, we intend to provide a limited movement window on Monday 10 August between 10am and 3pm, with the last entry at 1pm.
We are closely monitoring the situation and doing everything possible to maximise available water supplies across this part of the network. We will continue to review conditions and update this notice as further information becomes available.
We understand that this continues to be disappointing news and our priority is to reopen the canal to full navigation as soon as possible. We thank you for your support in reducing water use across our network, and reporting leaks or concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our [Contact Us]( page. | 06 Aug 26 18:08:30 |
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| 32104 | Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) | Derwent Mouth Lock No 1 | Derwent Mouth Lock No 1 | 10 August 2026 | 11 August 2026 | We are carrying out an emergency stoppage at Derwent Mouth Lock 1 on the Trent and Mersey Canal from 8:00am on Monday 10th August until 4:00pm on Tuesday 11th August.
The lock gates are leaking significantly, and repairs are required to help conserve water and maintain safe lock operation.
During this period, passage through the lock will not be possible. | 06 Aug 26 18:08:50 |
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| 32010 | Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) | Lemonroyd Lock No 7 | Lemonroyd Lock No 7 | 10 August 2026 | 10 August 2026 | As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Lemonroyd Lock on Monday 10th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs beneath the water, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock.
These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Wakefield Branch of the Aire & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. | 31 Jul 26 13:07:34 |
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| 32012 | Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) | Figure of Three Top Lock No 6 | Figure of Three Top Lock No 6 | 11 August 2026 | 11 August 2026 | As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Figure of Three on Tuesday 11th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs beneath the water, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock.
These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Wakefield Branch of the Aire & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. | 31 Jul 26 13:07:43 |
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| 32011 | Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) | Lemonroyd Lock No 7 | Lemonroyd Lock No 7 | 12 August 2026 | 12 August 2026 | As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Lemonroyd Lock on Wednesday, 12th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs beneath the water, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock.
These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Wakefield Branch of the Aire & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. | 31 Jul 26 13:07:53 |
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| 32013 | Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) | Figure of Three Top Lock No 6 | Figure of Three Top Lock No 6 | 14 August 2026 | 14 August 2026 | As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Figure of Three on Friday 14th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs beneath the water, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock.
These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Wakefield Branch of the Aire & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. | 31 Jul 26 13:08:08 |
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| 32009 | Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) | Woodnook Lock No 6 | Woodnook Lock No 6 | 14 August 2026 | 14 August 2026 | As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Woodnook Lock on Friday, 14th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs beneath the water, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock.
These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Wakefield Branch of the Aire & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. | 31 Jul 26 13:08:02 |
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| 32045 | Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) | Stoke Bruerne Top Lock No 14 | Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20 | 17 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 | Repairs to the damaged heel post at Lock 19, Stoke Bruerne, will take place from Monday 17 August to Wednesday 19 August.
During this closure, our team will replace and brace the heel post, along with carrying out any additional repairs identified while the lock is out of service. These temporary works will allow wide beam boats passage through the lock until the planned winter stoppage in January 2027, when the gates at Lock 19 are scheduled to be fully replaced.
We will make every effort to complete the repairs within the planned timeframe. If there are any changes to the schedule, this notice will be updated with the latest information. | 03 Aug 26 18:14:26 |
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| 32046 | Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) | Limehouse Lock No 13 | Limehouse Lock No 13 | 19 August 2026 | 21 August 2026 | Please be advised that Limehouse Lock will now be closed to all passages from Wednesday 19th August to Friday 21st August.
We appreciate your understanding on the change to the previously published dates and thank you for your cooperation. | 04 Aug 26 11:00:01 |
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| 32103 | Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) | Bramwith Lock No 14 | Bramwith Swing Bridge | 19 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 | We have been advised by Northern Powergrid that they have a planned outage affecting both Bramwith Lock & Bramwith Swing Bridge on Wednesday August 19th and it will be from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs. There will be no power for the Lock nor Bridge to operate on this day between the given times. | 06 Aug 26 18:09:32 |
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| 32106 | Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) | Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge | Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge | 19 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 | Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Kirkhouse Green Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs. | 06 Aug 26 18:09:46 |
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| 32108 | Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) | Low Lane Swing Bridge | Low Lane Swing Bridge | 19 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 | Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Low Lane Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs. | 06 Aug 26 18:09:52 |
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| 32111 | Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) | Top Lane Lift Bridge | Top Lane Lift Bridge | 19 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 | Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Top Lane Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs. | 06 Aug 26 18:09:58 |
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| 30733 | Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) | Stourport Lower Broad Lock | Stourport Lower Broad Lock | 07 September 2026 | 19 October 2026 | We apologise for the need to schedule an in‑season stoppage on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal.
We're carrying out essential improvement works at Bottom Barge Lock, including the replacement of the top gates and coping stone repairs. To complete this work safely, a stoppage will be in place from 7 September to 19 October 2026
These works were originally planned for the recent Intensive Maintenance Period but had to be deferred. During our final preparations, we identified on‑site conditions that meant the works could not be carried out safely or without causing disruption to moored craft at that time. Following local consultation, it has been agreed that this is the preferred time to undertake these essential works.
During the stoppage, the narrow lock between the Severn and the canal will remain open, and boats up to 2.1 metres in width will still be able to move between the basin and the river. Only wider craft will be restricted from passing through the site during this period.
We appreciate your understanding and patience while these improvements take place. | 06 Apr 26 12:54:36 |
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| 32079 | Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) | Limehouse Lock No 13 | Limehouse Lock No 13 | 30 September 2026 | 02 October 2026 | Limehouse Lock Closure
Limehouse Lock will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 30th September to Friday 2nd October while our contractors carry out essential repairs to the damaged walkway on the inner lock gates.
During this period, Limehouse Lock bookings will not be available. We kindly ask that you use an alternative route where possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while these important repairs are completed. | 04 Aug 26 18:33:23 |
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| 30911 | River Kennet | Heals Lock No 93 | Heals Lock No 93 | 05 October 2026 | 20 November 2026 | We apologise for the need to schedule an in‑season stoppage on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
We are carrying out essential improvement works at Heales Lock 93, including the replacement of the top and bottom gates.
To complete this work safely, a stoppage will be in place from 5th October until the 20th November.
These works were originally planned for the recent intensive maintenance period but had to be deferred due to flooding and river conditions preventing mobilisation to site.
Following local consultation it has been agreed that this is the preferred time to undertake these essential works.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while these improvements take place.
You are welcome to contact us at [enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk](mailto:enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk) or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team. | 04 Aug 26 09:00:04 |
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