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Lift bridge
Too few unplanned closures of this kind in June to August 2026 and the same months a year earlier to tell a change from luck: 7 against 1. How this is tested.
- On record
- 34 notices since May 2025: 28 closures, 5 restrictions and 1 not yet started
In force today
No closure of this kind is in force today.
By canal
9 canals have had a closure of this kind. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| North Stratford Canal | 9 |
| Stainforth & Keadby Canal | 7 |
| Oxford Canal | 6 |
| Huddersfield Broad Canal | 3 |
| Peak Forest Canal | 3 |
| Llangollen Canal | 2 |
| New Junction Canal | 2 |
| Caldon Canal | 1 |
| Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav | 1 |
Every closure on record
Showing 28 closures and 5 restrictions involving a lift bridge.
Rank by
Population
4 closures are in neither group: 4 unplanned with no day in the cruising season since May 2025.
Status
Duration
Cause
Asset affected
CRT reason
Region
What these figures mean
- Population
- Which closures a figure counts. All closures is everything; Unplanned closure drops the works CRT flags as its winter programme and any day outside the cruising season (the Friday nearest 15 March to the Sunday before the first Monday in November). Scheduled work CRT does not flag as winter works still counts here. CRT Planned closure is the flagged winter programme alone.
- Defensible duration
- The days between a closure's start and its reopening date, counted only where the dates allow it. A cancelled notice, or one whose reopening precedes its start, has no defensible duration and is in no total.
- Closure-days
- One day on which one closure was in force. Two closures on the same day are two closure-days; where the question is how long a canal was actually disrupted, overlapping notices are unioned into single intervals. They are counted from 1 May 2025, when this archive begins: a closure that started earlier adds only its days since then, though its own row shows its whole length. Every figure and chart counts only the days inside the Period chosen above them.
- In force
- A closure is in a Period, and a day is one a closure affected, if it was in force at any time that day, including the morning it reopened. Closure-days measure how long, so they count whole days and not the reopening day: a closure can be in a Period and add no closure-day to it.
Closures in force each month
closures active during the monthCanals ranked by the season's closures
share of the period's cruising-season days up to today — a closure somewhere on a long canal is likelier, and does not mean the canal was impassableclosures in force on the period's cruising-season days — a longer canal has more to go wrong onWhere
closure-days by regionclosures by regionA region with more canal has more to go wrong on, so these totals partly measure its size. Regions compared by length of canal are on the Reliability page.
What causes them
closure-days by causeclosures by causeCRT's reason
closure-days by the reason CRT filedclosures by the reason CRT filedWhat fails on a lock
closure-days by part — unplanned lock failures naming a partclosures by part — unplanned lock failures naming a partHow long they last
closures by full length, including any days before May 2025 — the bands are not equal in widthClosures
Shipton Lift Bridge 219
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
14 days
From 15 December 2025
Reopened 29 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 41, Shipton Lock to Flood Gate
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Repair works are planned to mobilise on 29th December 2025
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 December 2025.
Sykehouse Road Bridge
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
11 days
From 10 September 2026
Restriction from 21 September 2026
Now a restriction: boats can pass, with limits
- Where
- Sykehouse Road Bridge 7
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Sykehouse Lift Bridge is currently closed to navigation due to a mechanical fault with the pump that operates the bridge. The pump has been removed and sent to a specialist for inspection, and at this stage we cannot rule out that repair or remanufacture could take several…
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 21 September 2026.
Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
10 days
From 31 October 2025
Reopened 10 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Network rail have advised us that the bridge is back open and operating as normal.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 10 November 2025.
Keadby Rail Drawbridge - now operational
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
9 days
From 17 November 2025
Reopened 26 November 2025
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Repairs have been completed and the bridge is now operational.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 26 November 2025.
Keadby Rail Drawbridge, Bridge 83
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
6 days
From 7 May 2025
Reopened 13 May 2025
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Keadby Rail Drawbridge is still closed and the high temperatures are affecting the operating mechanisms. The bridge can operate once the temperature has dropped below 26 degrees and has stayed below for 12 hours. We will wait for an update from Network Rail once this condition…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 12 May 2025.
Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge - now operational
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
6 days
From 28 November 2025
Reopened 4 December 2025
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The repairs were carried out and the bridge is now operational.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 4 December 2025.
Frith Lift Bridge
Llangollen CanalNorth West
5 days
From 9 January 2026
Reopened 14 January 2026
- Where
- Bridge 21, Wrenbury Frith Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Frith Bridge on the Llangollen Canal while third‑party contractors carry out essential repairs to the damaged handle mechanism. We kindly ask all customers to approach the area with caution and to follow any instructions provided by the…
CRT's only update, 9 January 2026.
Keadby Rail Drawbridge - operational
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
5 days
From 10 April 2026
Reopened 15 April 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
We have had confirmation from Network Rail that repairs have been completed and Keadby Rail Drawbridge is back in working order.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 15 April 2026.
Woodend Lift Bridge 24
Peak Forest CanalNorth West
4 days
From 17 November 2025
Reopened 21 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lift bridge
We are pleased to confirm that the works at Woodend Lift Bridge have been completed and the navigation is now open.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 21 November 2025.
Navigation Closure; Bridge 1 Stanley Lift Bridge, Peak Forest Canal
Peak Forest CanalNorth West
2 days
From 13 May 2025
Reopened 15 May 2025
- Where
- Bridge 1, Stanley Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation remains closed at Stanley Lift Bridge, Bridge 1, on the Peak Forest Canal due to a mechanical fault that is currently preventing the bridge from being safely operated. Our engineers attended the site yesterday and have returned the bridge to its closed position.…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 14 May 2025.
Bridge 1, Stanley Lift Bridge, near Dukinfield
Peak Forest CanalNorth West
2 days
From 8 April 2026
Reopened 10 April 2026
- Where
- Bridge 1, Stanley Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 1, Stanley Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest canal due to an operating fault. Our local team have been informed and will attend site tomorrow morning. An update will be provided tomorrow 9th April 2026.
CRT's only update, 8 April 2026.
Aubreys lift bridge 221 Thrupp
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 14 June 2026
Reopened 16 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The bridge will be out of action for the foreseeable, our engineers are exploring plans to get the repairs in place. We'll update this notice by midday Wednesday 17th June at the latest with more information around the planned repairs.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 15 June 2026.
Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 1 day
From 27 August 2025
Reopened 28 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation at Shirley Drawbridge is currently closed after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and we will provide an update as soon as we receive a confirmed timeframe for repairs. In the meantime, our local team will attend site at 9:00am and…
CRT's only update, 27 August 2025.
Loco Liftbridge is out of action - snapped key in lock - Now Operational
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 15 April 2026
Reopened 16 April 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Contractors have attended site and the snapped key has been removed from the mechanism. The Loco Lift bridge is operational.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 16 April 2026.
Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 23 April 2026
Reopened 24 April 2026
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation at Shirley Drawbridge is currently closed after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our engineers have been contacted, and we will provide an update as soon as we receive a confirmed timeframe for repairs.
CRT's only update, 23 April 2026.
Keadby Rail Drawbridge - non-operational
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 1 May 2026
Reopened 2 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Keadby Rail Drawbridge is closed due to a snapped connecting rod, Network Rail are currently trying to source a replacement part. This notice will be updated once we receive further information.
CRT's only update, 1 May 2026.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge.
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 1 day
From 31 May 2026
Reopened 1 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The bridge remains out of operation at this time. We are expecting an engineering team to attend later today. Our team will be on site at 9am and 3pm to manually operate the bridge, allowing any waiting boats to pass. We will provide a further update as soon as we receive one.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 June 2026.
Bridge 205 Mill Lift Bridge
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 7 June 2026
Reopened 8 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 205, Mill Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
A fault associated with Mill Lift Bridge (Bridge 205), near Lower Heyford, is causing a navigational closure. This is due to the bridge being jammed in the down position. Contractors are required to repair the bridge. They are expected to be on site Monday morning. This notice…
CRT's only update, 7 June 2026.
Loco Bridge - unoperable due to a key stuck in the lock. - Fixed and operational
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 2 July 2026
Reopened 3 July 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Lift bridge
M&E attended early this morning and the issue has been resolved. The Loco lift bridge is operational.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 3 July 2026.
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 2 August 2026
Reopened 3 August 2026
- Where
- Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Please be advised that due to a vehicle colliding with the safety barriers at Barnby Dun Lift bridge that the bridge is closed to all boat traffic. Contractors are on their way today to try and attempt a repair. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
CRT's only update, 2 August 2026.
Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 1 September 2026
Reopened 2 September 2026
- Where
- Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The navigation is currently closed to boats as the bridge is unable to open and is stuck in the closed position. Our team will attend tomorrow morning to assess the issue and carry out any necessary works. We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide a further update once…
CRT's only update, 1 September 2026.
Aubrey's Lift Bridge 221
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 27 May 2025
Reopened 27 May 2025
- Where
- Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Planned power Outage on 27/05 between 0930-1200 Noon. May affect operation of automated lift bridge.
CRT's only update, 26 May 2025.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 21 July 2025
Ended 21 July 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and we're hoping to have the repairs completed this afternoon. In the meantime, our local team will be on-site at 3:00 PM today and 9:00 AM tomorrow…
CRT's only update, 21 July 2025.
Keadby Rail Drawbridge - fixed
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 20 April 2026
Reopened 20 April 2026
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The fault has been fixed and the bridge is now operational again.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 20 April 2026.
Caldon Canal Bridge 11, Ivyhouse Road Lift Bridge
Caldon CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 10 May 2026
Reopened 10 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 11, Ivyhouse Road Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Due to a mechanical fault, the lift bridge is currently not operational. The local team will be on site tomorrow morning to investigate and will provide a further update once more information is available.
CRT's only update, 10 May 2026.
Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 11 June 2026
Ended 12 June 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Due to a fault requiring repair, Shirley Drawbridge is currently closed. To minimise disruption, our team will manually operate the bridge to allow passage for boats at the following times: * 10:00 * 15:00 We will provide a further update as soon as a repair plan has been…
CRT's only update, 11 June 2026.
Bridge 221 Aubreys Lift Bridge, Oxford Canal
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 4 July 2026
Reopened 4 July 2026
- Where
- Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
There is an electrical fault with Aubreys Lift Bridge, Bridge 221. The bridge is not operational and is closed in the down position. A Contractor is currently being mobilised today to address the electrical fault on the bridge. An update will be provided as soon as the bridge…
CRT's only update, 4 July 2026.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 27 July 2026
Ended 27 July 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and will attend to make repairs. In the meantime, our local team will be on-site at 10:00 Am & 14:00 Pm today to manually allow boats through. We will…
CRT's only update, 27 July 2026.
Sykehouse Lift Bridge not working - burst pipe from the Hydraulic unit. working
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 4 August 2026
Reopened 4 August 2026
- Where
- Sykehouse Lock Bridge 5
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Contractors have attended site and have repaired the burst pipe and the road bridge has been brought back down into position. The navigation closure is taken off.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 4 August 2026.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 25 August 2026
Ended 25 August 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Please be advised that the navigation is currently closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and will attend to make repairs. In the meantime, our local team will be on-site at 10am and 3pm today to manually allow…
CRT's only update, 25 August 2026.
North Stratford Canal, Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 29 August 2026
Reopened 29 August 2026
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Our contractors have provided a further update and confirmed that an engineer should be on site within the next 1 hour 30 minutes. The engineer will attend to investigate the fault, carry out the necessary repair and restore power to the pedestal. We will provide a further…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 29 August 2026.
Bridge 8 Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 3 September 2026
Ended 4 September 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Engineers have attended this morning. The bridge requires a replacement part which will mean it will remain out of action until that part can be sourced and fitted. This notice will be updated when more information is available. Trust staff will be on-site at 10am and 3pm each…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 4 September 2026.
Wrenbury Lift Bridge
Llangollen CanalNorth West
same day
From 23 September 2026
Reopened 23 September 2026
- Where
- Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Swing Bridge, Bridge 20 on the Llangollen Canal due to a vehicle strike causing damage to the barriers. Specialist Contractors have been instructed and will be on site tomorrow to plan a method of repair. An update will be provided…
CRT's only update, 23 September 2026.
Showing the 33 longest of 33. Every row links to the notice CRT published.
Coming up
Scheduled but not yet started, so in no figure above.
| Closure | From | Planned |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge 17, Loco Lift bridge, located Quay Street, Huddersfield | 11 January 2027 | 28 days |
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