Stoppages, Events and Notices

Update on 03/10/2018:

We are making arrangements with Cheshire West and Chester for the required road closure to allow the repair works to be carried out.  We are hoping to start the repair works in November.  Subject to further planning.

Due to technical issues we are currently unable to operate Town Bridge until further notice. Therefore an air draught restriction of 7ft 6" will be in place.

Further updates will following when available.

Sustaining a working 200 year-old canal system occasionally requires unplanned maintenance work. Please bear with us, we’ll try and keep disruption to a minimum.

Update on 02/05/2018:

Please note the following correction to our contact numbers to arrange booking of Bridge 9:

Canal and River Trust

Mobile 07887 545369 or Mobile 07483 930514

During the construction of a new bridge crossing adjacent to Crossways Swing Bridge, which is under the control of Taunton Highways, the operation of the swing bridge will be restricted to an advance booking system from Monday to Friday.

Normal operation will be available over the weekend.

Advance booking of the bridge will require 48-hours notice. To arrange your booking please contact Canal & River Trust:

Mobile 078877545369 or 0748393514

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. We will endeavour to keep the disruption to a minimum.

Update on 11/12/2018:

Works are ongoing to facilitate a dewatered inspection of the cill. The inspection is vital for gaining more understanding of the works needed to repair the issue.

The local team will continue to monitor water levels on the Rufford Branch.  

A further update will be provided once the inspection has taken place.

Please be advised emergency works are needed to the cill at Lock 8, River Lock on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This has resulted in our team installing stop planks. The lock is now closed to navigation.

Our staff are on site maintaining the water levels.

We will provide an update once we have further information.

Please be advised that the buoys at Carrington Road Bridge are no longer in position. We are currently working on a resolution and hope to have them back in place as soon as possible.

In the meantime please be vigilant for the missing buoys and avoid the shallows. When navigating this area, please ensure you follow the below guidance:

When travelling North (upstream) between the top of the SMYC pontoon and the A4440 Road Bridge, boats should keep left of the centre of the River to stay in the deep water channel.

When travelling South (downstream) between A4440 Road Bridge and the top of the SMYC pontoon, boats should keep right of the centre of the River to stay in the deep water channel.

For further information or advice, please contact the Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or at enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

Thank you.

Update on 30/10/2018:

Please be aware we have delayed the start of this stoppage until 7th January 2019 to extend the local availability for cruising over the Christmas period.

The navigation closure is required for works which include replacement of gates, repairs to brickwork, lock ladder, handrail and bollards.

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New Gates and Brickwork, Ladder, Handrail & Bollard Repairs

Update on 09/01/2019:

The contractors carrying out the rebuilding of the lower lock landing have requested the stoppage is extended by an additional three days, in order to complete all the works required.   The navigation will now be re-opened on 4th March. 

The towpath is also closed to facilitate the repairs.  However, please be aware the towpath closure will remain in place until 15th March 2019 whilst surrounding works are completed.

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Rebuild lower lock landing

Update on 14/01/2019:

Waterway wall repairs are being undertaken between Puppy Green Pipe Bridge and Netherton Tunnel Branch (Dudley Port Junction).   

An alternative route is available by using the Old Main Line (Wolverhampton Level) from Factory Junction through to the Gower Branch Junction and down Brades Locks back onto the New Main Line Canal at Gower Branch Turnover Bridge. 

The Netherton Tunnel Branch in unaffected and will remain fully open during the duration of these works.  It can be accessed from the New Mainline approaching from the East.

During this closure, Third Party Contractors will also be working alongside the Trust to remove the gas pipe crossing near to Puppy Green Aqueduct. These works will take advantage of the existing stoppage to ensure the impact to the navigation is minimised.

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Waterway wall repairs to be carried out under drained conditions between Puppy Green Pipe Bridge and Netherton Tunnel Branch (Dudley Port Junction).  Please be aware the end date of this closure is outside our published winter stoppage period due to the extent of the works involved.   An alternative route is available by using the Old Main Line (Wolverhampton Level) from Factory Junction through to Gower Branch Junction and down Brades Locks back onto the New Main Line Canal at Gower Branch Turnover Bridge

Third party contractors will be carrying out repairs and refurbishment of the Bottom Lock Swing Bridge at Lock 1, Whitby Bottom Wide Lock.  The work will include the use of a pontoon on the canal as well as works from the canal bank. The navigation will be closed and the bridge will not be operational during the works.

Vehicular and pedestrian access to Ellesmere Port Boat Museum will not be affected.

Vehicular access to neighbouring businesses from Lower Mersey Street and South Pier Road will not be affected.

Vehicular and pedestrian access over the bridge from Lower Mersey Street to South Pier Road will not be possible.

The works have been scheduled to coincide with the existing stoppage at Lock 2, Northgate Middle Lock, Chester, Shropshire Union Canal.

A stoppage is required by Costain Contractors Ltd, working on behalf of the Welsh Assembly, to construct two surface water discharge structures on the offside of the canal.  The navigation will be dewatered to enable the works to be carried out.

The scheme is part of the ongoing construction of the Heads of the Valley A465 new road link system.

Update on 28/11/2018:

Our contractors have reviewed the programme of works for the repairs to Bridge 6 and this has enabled us to keep the navigation open during the week of the site set-up.  The closure will now start on 9th January.  The end date is not affected.  Please take care when approaching the bridge during the site set-up.

The towpath will also be closed from 9th January for the duration of the works, with the diversion route clearly signed. 

We are closely monitoring the relocation of bat roosts within the bridge arch and are hopeful this will not affect the timing of the works.  Any changes will be notified by an update to this notice.

Above-water repairs to the cracked arch of the bridge, parapets, soffit and weathered sandstone stonework. 

Repairs to the wet abutment, below water level, will also be carried out.  The extent of these works will not be known until the navigation is de-watered.

Relocation of bat roosts within the arch may dictate timing of the works.  

Further updates to this notice will be made if any changes are required.

Please also be aware the towpath will be closed for the duration of the works.  A diversion will be put in place from Bulkington Road Bridge 5 (to the west) and Mill Bridge 8 (to the east).  This will be clearly signed.

Update on 15/01/2019:

Further to our last update, please be aware, for safety reasons, the towpath will also be closed from 21st January and will remain closed until completion of the repairs in March. 

An alternative route is available via the public rights of way to the south of the canal, and a map will be displayed on site.  

Update on 09/01/2019:

Following the failure of the offside approach wall on 4th December 2018, the scope of the work has now increased over and above that originally anticipated. 

We are working with our contract partner to undertake a full repair.  We are currently developing the programme but works will be completed no later than 15th March 2019. 

Further updates will be issued as the works progress.

Update on 20/09/2018:

The navigation at Lock 16 will be dewatered to allow a full investigation of the condition of the lock.  Emergency repairs will be carried out during the closure, as appropriate.

Following consultation with local customers and stakeholders, the closure has been re-programmed and will now take place after Christmas, as originally planned.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The navigation will be dewatered to allow a full investigation of the condition of the lock. 

Emergency repairs will be carried out during the closure, as appropriate.

This stoppage will now take place before Christmas to bring it in line with other works in the area.

Update on 30/10/2018:

Please be aware the end date of this stoppage at Lock 49, Rochdale Canal, has been amended to bring it in line with the stoppage at Lock 50.   The stoppages at both locks will run concurrently.

At Lock 49 we will be carrying out repairs to the tail cill, worn coper and the landing washwall.

Repairs to the tail cill, worn coper and the landing washwall.

The dates of this stoppage have been revised from the original plan in order to make the best use of our local resources.

Update on 08/02/2019:

Update -

Regrettably de-watering Gloucester Lock has continued to prove challenging this week due to the amount of water flowing through the leaks.

Different pumps have been ordered to counteract this issue and we will be ready to de-water the lock next Wednesday 13th February. Meanwhile we are continuing to finalise our preparations so that when the equipment arrives we can start work immediately.  

We will report next week on any further progress, but out timeline for completion is still uncertain and still possibly reaching beyond 18th February.

For further information or advice, please contact the Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or at enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation in this matter.

Update on 01/02/2019:

Update -

Despite our best efforts this week, we have been unable to dewater Gloucester Lock due to the high rate of inflow of water from both the top end (top gate/paddles) and the bottom end of the safety gate.

So next week we are going to improve the water tightness at both ends with the intent to facilitate dewatering the lock and effecting repairs to the cills. We expect to be able to start this by 11th February. Regrettably this may mean the stoppage extending beyond w/c 18th February.

We will keep you informed of any updates as they occur. Please take this closure into account when planning your journey.

For further information or advice, please contact the Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or at enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation in this matter.

Update on 23/01/2019:

Update - The work to address the problem at Gloucester Lock is due to commence on 28th January when it will be dewatered and the extent of the remedial work required will be established.

To facilitate this emergency work we have diverted resources from the planned work at Holt Lock which will now be deferred to a later date.

It is anticipated that the work at Gloucester Lock will be completed by 15th February, however, this timeline does depend on what our Direct Services Team find on the 28th January.

We will keep you informed of any updates as they occur. Please take this closure into account when planning your journey.

For further information or advice, please contact the Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or at enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation in this matter.

Please be advised that Gloucester Lock is currently closed until further notice for customer safety. A severe leak under the lock has made control over the water levels in the lock impossible, putting an excessive load on the top gates and making passage unsafe.

We will keep you informed of any updates as they occur. Please take this closure into account when planning your journey.

For further information or advice, please contact the Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or at enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

Thank you.

Update on 21/12/2018:

Since the last stoppage update in August we've been working closely with our engineers and contractors to develop a cost-effective and time-efficient design for the washwall repairs.

We will not be able to commence work on 2nd January, as originally advertised, but will start week commencing 21st January. The canal will still be reopened to navigation on 15th March as planned, although we will continue to work on the towpath. We apologise for the late notice of this change to the stoppage.

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Rebuild approximately 50 metres of failed washwall close to Little Leigh Aqueduct  

Update on 20/12/2018:

As a result of the earlier finish date of the stoppage at Locks 25 and 26, additional resources are now available to work on the stoppage at Lock 43.  This will enable us to complete the works here in a shorter period.  Please note the new start date for this stoppage. 

Replace the bottom gate and top and bottom cill.

Carry out improvements to the lock ladders. 

Our Customer Service teams will be also be completing some smaller, below water, tasks on the surrounding locks that fall within this stoppage.

Following customer feedback, we have delayed the start of this closure to allow additional cruising time over the new year period.

Update on 20/12/2018:

Our engineers have reviewed the design of the works to repair the failed timber edge between Penawr Bridge 150 and Cross Oak Bridge 147.  We are pleased to confirm this has resulted in a revised methodology which means the duration of the navigation closure has been reduced to just six weeks.  Please note the new start date for the stoppage.

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Repairs to failed timber edge

Update on 11/02/2019:

We are taking the opportunity, whilst the navigation is closed for the gate and cill replacement at Lock 43,  to undertake repairs to the waterway wall at the Featherbed Lane visitor moorings.  We had to defer these works last October due to budgetary issues.  However, we are pleased to confirm that funds have now been made available from other projects and have been assigned for our contractors to carry out the Featherbed Lane wall repairs as a matter of urgency. 

The navigation is closed from Lock 51 to approximately 150m north of Bridge 59.  The stoppage will be in place until 15th March, as originally planned.  Completion of the works at Featherbed Lane will continue beyond this date but under local restrictions only.  Further updates will be issued regarding these restrictions.

Update on 20/12/2018:

As a result of the earlier finish date of the stoppage at Locks 25 and 26, additional resources are now available to work on the stoppage at Lock 43.  This will enable us to complete the works here in a shorter period.  Please note the new start date for this stoppage. 

Replace the bottom gate and top and bottom cill.

Carry out improvements to the lock ladders. 

Our Customer Service teams will be also be completing some smaller, below water, tasks on the surrounding locks that fall within this stoppage.

Following customer feedback, we have delayed the start of this closure to allow additional cruising time over the new year period.

Unfortunately the remedial work on the concrete channel, which was undertaken earlier in the stoppage season, has now found to be unsuccessful.  Water has since returned to the adjacent fields and public highway.   

Further investigations and repairs to this section of canal will be undertaken to control the flow of water.

Update on 12/02/2019:

Please be aware, as a result of work on the Droitwich Barge Canal being completed ahead of schedule, the construction team has been able to move on toLock 11 Old Main Line earlier than originally planned.  This has no effect on navigation as the Wolverhampton 21 flight is already currently closed for the gate replacement and other repair works at Lock 20 (please see separate notice).  The end date of the navigation closure is not affected.

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Replace bottom gate and extend handrails. Repair quoins including kickers. Repair chamber brickwork, install approach bollards and improve lock ladder. Our Customer Service teams will be also be completing some smaller, below water, tasks on the surrounding locks that fall within this stoppage.

Update on 11/02/2019:

Following damage to the gate at Marsh Lock last year, we have been operating under restricted passage through one upper gate.   We are now ready to complete the full repair of the damaged gate, as originally planned.  

A navigation closure is required for the removal and repair of the damaged lock gate.  The gate will be floated out using inflatable buoyancy units.  It will then be towed up the River Weaver, where it will be lifted out of the river and repaired.  The gate will then be returned to the lock and re-located to allow the lock to become fully operational. 

The dates for this closure have been amended since first publication and the stoppage will now take place from 11th February until 29th March 2019.

Following the damage caused to the upper lock gates on 2nd June 2018 by a boat impact, we require a lock closure to repair/replace the damaged gates. 

The details of the repair/replacement are currently being developed and dates may need to be adjusted. 

We will update this notice if changes to the closure dates are required.

The Napton flight re-opened as planned on 21st December 2018, following the complete re-build of the chamber wall at Lock 9.  Unfortunately, there was a delay in the delivery of the specially manufactured brick copings and so a temporary solution was found to ensure the stoppage was not extended.  As a result, we will require a further short closure to replace the temporary solution with the correct coping stones.  The stoppage will be in place for five days but the lock pound will not be de-watered. 

We have therefore arranged for our contractors to keep the navigation open for passage through the lock after 5pm in the afternoon and before 9am in the morning, each day.    However, we would remind our customers not to navigate the lock flight in darkness hours.  Please take care when travelling through the lock and follow guidance from our contractors on site. 

The canal towpath will remain open during these additional works.

A series of rowing events organised by the GB Rowing Team on the River Witham. The River will remain open although there may be slight delays.  Please proceed with care and follow the advice of the safety boats and event stewards.

Please be advised that Canal & River Trust staff will be completing essential maintenance works to Jackson Aqueduct. 

Machinery will be on site so please slow down when entering the area to allow the team to move any plant that may restrict navigation.

Please follow any guidance given by representatives of the Trust and on-site signage

A delay of no more than 20 minutes can be expected.

Thank you for your patience

There is a sunken craft between Gunthorpe Lock and Stoke Lock, near the Ferry Boat Inn. 

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

We will aim to have it removed as quickly as possible.

The service block at Wigan Top Lock is currently closed due to vandalism.  

The toilets and shower areas are unavailable.  The waterpoint, refuse and elsan remain available.

Over the weekend a cruiser caught fire causing the boat to sink just before the weir at Stoke Lock. The sunken boat is not currently an obstruction in the navigation for other boaters, but please be aware that it is there and proceed with caution.

Due to the current dry weather we have raised the water levels of the Ripon Canal and therefore there is a reduced air draft at Rentons Bridge close to Ripon Motor boat club Marina. 

This will be ongoing until such time as the levels of water in the River Skell increase which is our source of water for the Ripon Canal.

Can skippers of large craft please slow down and approach the bridge with caution, checking the water level indicator on the side of the bridge to calculate the current air draft.

During the current dry spell, to conserve water resources on the Ripon canal, please share passage through the locks where possible.

Update on 28/09/2018:

In the latter half of September the Macclesfield & Peak Forest Canal reservoirs have benefited from significant rainfall, resulting in an increase in water levels both in the reservoirs and the canal. We appreciate this summer has seen significant disruption to our boating customers and many need to return to home and winter moorings. We are now in a position to re-open the canal at the Bosley Flight on 6th October.

However to try and conserve water, we will initially operate with restrictions between 8am and 1pm daily  

• Last passage at lock 1 and lock 12  will be at 1pm, this is to allow our teams to assist boats through the flight.

We will review these restrictions during the first week with the aim of removing them as soon as possible.

The Bosley Flight will then close on the 5th November to allow the winter works at Locks 8 and Lock 12 to be completed. (The winter works stoppage notices will be updated to reflect time duration changes).

Wide Beam boats wishing to travel through the tunnel must book passage. 

Passage is available Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) at 8am only and must be booked 48hrs in advance.

Please call 0303 040 4040 and ask to be put through to the Newark Admin Team or you can email us at -

enquiries.eastmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Tunnel length: 2,812m, travel time: 45 minutes

Wide Beam boats wishing to travel through the tunnel must book passage. 

Passage is available Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) at 8am only and must be booked 48hrs in advance.

Please call 0303 040 4040 and ask to be put through to the Newark Admin Team or email us at -

enquiries.eastmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Tunnel length: 1873m, travel time: 30 minutes

Wide Beam boats wishing to travel through the tunnel must book passage. 

Passage is available Monday - Friday at 8am only and must be booked 48hrs in advance.

Please call 0303 040 4040 and ask to be put through to the Newark Admin Team or you can email us at -  

enquiries.eastmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Tunnel length: 808m, travel time: 15 minutes

Since the re-opening of the Wigan Flight; Lock 65 (Top of Wigan Flight) and Lock 85 (Bottom of Wigan Flight) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, we have been carefully reviewing the situation of our reservoir holdings. Due to the sensitive nature of the flight and to oversee safe use, as of Tuesday 30 October 2018 we will be implementing the following restrictions;

The above locks will be padlocked closed outside of these times.  Overnight mooring on the flight will be permitted only at Rose Bridge (between Locks 77 & 78).   Roving lock keepers will be on the Wigan Flight daily to oversee the passages and ensure the water levels are maintained.  This is not an assisted passage and staff will be around to help customers when needed. 

Full assistance is available for single handed boaters on Thursday mornings at 8:30am. Our Wigan Lock keepers can be contacted direct on 01942 405774 if you have any questions or want to report an issue on the flight.  Our Wigan Flight team will endeavour to help with any issues. Please bear with us as we may already be dealing with other urgent jobs.

Overnight restrictions will also be implemented at Poolstock Locks, along with Lock 88 (Pagefield Lock) to Lock 89 (Ell Meadow Lock).  These locks will be opened at 8am and locked at 4pm daily.

These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

In order to conserve water in the Wigan area, as of Tuesday 30 October we will be implementing overnight restrictions in the Wigan central area.

Lock 88 (Pagefield Lock) to Lock 89 (Ell Meadow Lock) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and Lock 1, Poolstock Lock on the Leigh Branch will be opened at 8am and locked at 4pm daily.

The above locks will be padlocked closed outside of these times.

These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

Update on 19/12/2018:

In order to conserve water in the Wigan area, we will continue to implement overnight restrictions in the Wigan central area.

Padlocks will be placed on Lock 88 (Pagefield Lock) and Lock 89 (Ell Meadow Lock) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and will be opened at 8am and locked at 3pm daily.

The above locks will be padlocked closed outside of these times.

These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

In order to conserve water in the Wigan area, as of Tuesday 30 October we will be implementing overnight restrictions in the Wigan central area.

Lock 88 (Pagefield Lock) to Lock 89 (Ell Meadow Lock) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and Lock 1, Poolstock Lock on the Leigh Branch will be opened at 8am and locked at 4pm daily.

The above locks will be padlocked closed outside of these times.

These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS

Two of our tidal locks (Cromwell and Torksey) have the same core hours, which are: 7:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter.

Cromwell will operate at all times within these core hours in summer and for 6 hours in winter except at weekends when it will be operated for 8 hours.  

Torksey will operate with the tides and shift patterns will be arranged accordingly to suit these, within the core hours. Typical shifts will be 6 hours in winter and 8 hours in summer. Occasionally we will operate Torksey slightly before 8am or slightly after 4pm in winter if there is a suitable tide and this will be recognised in shift patterns.

Any passage required outside of these hours should be booked at least 5 working days in advance through the office at Newark (0303 040 4040) and is subject to staff availability.

During winter Boston is managed by a booking system, and we ask for 5 working days’ notice, to allow for us to arrange for a lock keeper to be on site and is subject to availability.  Bookings can be arranged by ringing 0303 040 4040 and asking for the Newark Admin Team.  During the Summer, Boston Lock will operate for a maximum of 5 hours on any day, as passage is limited to specific windows of opportunity.  The actual hours of operation each day will be designed to maximise the opportunity to use the lock.

In an emergency, the out of hours call out number 0800 47 999 47 is available.

Actual shift patterns are published at the locks and on the notices section of our website.

TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS

Two of our tidal locks (Cromwell and Torksey) have the same core hours, which are: 7:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter.

Cromwell will operate at all times within these core hours in summer and for 6 hours in winter except at weekends when it will be operated for 8 hours.  

Torksey will operate with the tides and shift patterns will be arranged accordingly to suit these, within the core hours. Typical shifts will be 6 hours in winter and 8 hours in summer. Occasionally we will operate Torksey slightly before 8am or slightly after 4pm in winter if there is a suitable tide and this will be recognised in shift patterns.

Any passage required outside of these hours should be booked at least 5 working days in advance through the office at Newark (0303 040 4040) and is subject to staff availability.

During winter Boston is managed by a booking system, and we ask for 5 working days’ notice, to allow for us to arrange for a lock keeper to be on site and is subject to availability.  Bookings can be arranged by ringing 0303 040 4040 and asking for the Newark Admin Team.  During the Summer, Boston Lock will operate for a maximum of 5 hours on any day, as passage is limited to specific windows of opportunity.  The actual hours of operation each day will be designed to maximise the opportunity to use the lock.

In an emergency, the out of hours call out number 0800 47 999 47 is available.

Actual shift patterns are published at the locks and on the notices section of our website.

TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS

Two of our tidal locks (Cromwell and Torksey) have the same core hours, which are: 7:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter.

Cromwell will operate at all times within these core hours in summer and for 6 hours in winter except at weekends when it will be operated for 8 hours.  

Torksey will operate with the tides and shift patterns will be arranged accordingly to suit these, within the core hours. Typical shifts will be 6 hours in winter and 8 hours in summer. Occasionally we will operate Torksey slightly before 8am or slightly after 4pm in winter if there is a suitable tide and this will be recognised in shift patterns.

Any passage required outside of these hours should be booked at least 5 working days in advance through the office at Newark (0303 040 4040) and is subject to staff availability.

During winter Boston is managed by a booking system, and we ask for 5 working days’ notice, to allow for us to arrange for a lock keeper to be on site and is subject to availability.  Bookings can be arranged by ringing 0303 040 4040 and asking for the Newark Admin Team.  During the Summer, Boston Lock will operate for a maximum of 5 hours on any day, as passage is limited to specific windows of opportunity.  The actual hours of operation each day will be designed to maximise the opportunity to use the lock.

In an emergency, the out of hours call out number 0800 47 999 47 is available.

Actual shift patterns are published at the locks and on the notices section of our website.

Work will be taking place on behalf of York City Council on Scarborough Rail footbridge. They will be replacing the existing footbridge.

This will require restrictions to river traffic as follows:

3rd to 7th December 2019. 2 days North span closed, and 3 days South span closed. During the closure the other span will be unrestricted for river traffic.

11th March to 15th March 2019. 2 days North span closed, and 3 days South span closed. During the closure the other span will be unrestricted for river traffic.

Restrictions to alternate spans will also occur on Saturdays over night (22.00 to 06.00) on 9th February 2019, 23rd February 2019, and 2nd March 2019.

Skippers of all crafts - please slow down and approach the area with care. Follow the site instructions for which span to use.

Please be advised that due to dredging operations by Llanthony Bridge, passage through the bridge at weekends may be delayed for up to half an hour.

To book passage through the bridge at the weekend or on weekdays, please provide 24-hour's notice by contacting Gloucester Lock on 01452 310832.

For further information or advice, please contact the Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or at enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

Thank you.