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All closures / Why they close / Nothing failed
Nothing failed
Unplanned closures with this cause: 16 in June to August 2026 against 6 a year earlier, within what chance produces; tested on its own, not among the trends page's findings. How a change is tested.
- On record
- 53 notices since May 2025: 48 closures, 4 restrictions and 1 not yet started
In force today
No closure with this cause is in force today.
By canal
29 canals have had a closure with this cause. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | 7 |
| Grand Union Canal | 4 |
| Lee Navigation | 3 |
| Limehouse Basin | 3 |
| Regent's Canal | 3 |
| Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav | 3 |
| Birmingham & Fazeley Canal | 2 |
| Hertford Union Canal | 2 |
| Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) | 2 |
| River Ouse | 2 |
| Sheffield & Tinsley Canal | 2 |
| Shropshire Union Canal | 2 |
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Showing 48 closures and 4 restrictions whose cause reads “Nothing failed”.
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9 closures are in neither group: 8 unplanned with no day in the cruising season since May 2025, and 1 not started yet.
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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.
CRT's reason
closure-days by the reason CRT filedclosures by the reason CRT filedWhat fails
closure-days by assetclosures by assetWhat 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
Temporary Closure Water Management - Limehouse Lock
Limehouse BasinLondon and South East
5 days
Fully shut 5 of CRT's 6 days
From 21 August 2026
Reopened 27 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
- CRT reason
- Low Water Levels
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Limehouse lock will reopen on Thursday 27 August. The usual booking process will apply for all passages. To support our ongoing efforts to conserve and protect water levels and manage resources, the lock will continue to operate on a reduced schedule and…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 August 2026.
Emergency Services Incident - Ryders Green Lock Flight
Walsall CanalWest Midlands
3 days
From 6 October 2025
Reopened 9 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Ryders Green Top Lock to Railway Bridge, Hempole Lane
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please note the towpath is also closed. We will re-open the navigation and the towpath as soon as we receive further guidance from the police.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 7 October 2025.
Between Lock 2 and Lock 3
Shropshire Union CanalNorth West
3 days
From 10 March 2026
Reopened 13 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 2, Wide Lock to Top Wide Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised navigation will be closed and the moorings suspended between Lock 2, Wide Lock and Lock 3 on the Shropshire Union Canal from 8:00am on Tuesday 10 March until 8:00am on Friday 13 March for third party filming to take place. Access to the Manchester Ship Canal…
CRT's only update, 25 February 2026.
Ryders Green Locks on the Walsall Canal
Walsall CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 27 July 2025
Reopened 29 July 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Ryders Green Top Lock to Lock 8, Ryders Green Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that the canal and towpath remains closed due to an ongoing incident being managed by the Fire Service. We continue to work closely with the emergency services and will reopen the canal as soon as we receive clearance from the Fire Service.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 28 July 2025.
Boston Lock 4, Boston
River WithamEast Midlands
2 days
From 6 October 2025
Reopened 8 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 4, Boston Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Boston Lock is currently closed due to a Police incident. We will update this Notice as soon as we have further information.
CRT's only update, 6 October 2025.
Tinsley flight - CLOSED 29th-30th August
Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
2 days
Fully shut 2 of CRT's 2 days
From 29 August 2026
Reopened 31 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 1 Tinsley to Tinsley No.12 Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
The Tinsley Lock flight will be closed on the 29th and 30th of August due to staff sickness. It will be open as normal for boaters from the 31st of August.
CRT's only update, 26 August 2026.
Tinsley Flight - closed 12th and 13th of September
Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
2 days
Fully shut 2 of CRT's 4 days
From 10 September 2026
Reopened 14 September 2026
- Where
- Lock 1 Tinsley to Tinsley No.12 Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
The Tinsley Flight will be closed on the 12th and 13th of September due to staff sickness. It will be back open as normal for assisted passage from Monday the 14th of September onwards.
CRT's only update, 10 September 2026.
Bridge 91,Marsh Lane to Bridge 92, Nantwich Junction Bridge
Shropshire Union CanalNorth West
1 day
From 1 August 2025
Reopened 2 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 92, Nantwich Junction Bridge to Bridge 91, Marsh Lane
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised navigation and towpath is closed between Bridge 91,Marsh Lane and Bridge 92, Nantwich Junction Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal due to a police incident. A further update will be provided later this afternoon.
CRT's only update, 1 August 2025.
Lock17, Northampton Arm
Northampton Arm (GU Canal)East Midlands
1 day
From 4 August 2025
Reopened 5 August 2025
- Where
- Lock 17
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Due to a police operation involving specialist divers on the River Nene. We will have to close lock 17on the Northampton Arm from Monday 4th August to Tuesday 5th August or until the police have finished their search.
CRT's only update, 4 August 2025.
Between Eastern portal (Welton End) of Braunston Tunnel and Lock 1 (Braunston)
Grand Union CanalEast Midlands
1 day
From 13 November 2025
Reopened 14 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Braunston to Braunston Tunnel
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Due to an Emergency Service incident the navigation, tunnel and towpath are currently closed at Braunston. We don't yet have any indication of when we will be able to re-open. We will update this notice by tomorrow or sooner if we have further information.
CRT's only update, 13 November 2025.
From Bridge 22 Hempsted Road Swing Bridge to Lock 2 Gloucester Lock.
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, River Severn NavigationWales and South West
1 day
From 20 November 2025
Reopened 21 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to a police incident the navigation is temporarily closed. We kindly ask boating customers not to navigate during this on going incident. We will update this notice when we have further information. You are welcome to contact us at…
CRT's only update, 20 November 2025.
Lock 19, Hirst Lock
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 7 December 2025
Reopened 8 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 19, Hirst Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Hirst Lock and the immediate surrounding area is currently closed due to an emergency services incident.
CRT's only update, 7 December 2025.
Foxton Lock Flight
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)East Midlands
1 day
From 25 December 2025
Reopened 26 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 8 to Lock 17
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Foxton Lock Flight will be closed on 25th and 26th December. Due to limited resources, we are unable to safely open the locks for operation. Normal winter hours will resume on 27th December, and will be open from 9:30am, last boat in at 2:30pm. More information on opening times…
CRT's only update, 9 December 2025.
Navigation Closure - Limehouse Basin, Limehouse Lock, London
Limehouse BasinLondon and South East
1 day
From 25 April 2026
Reopened 26 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Limehouse Lock will be closed this weekend due to road closures for the London Marathon which will impact access to the lockside area. The Basin and towpath will also be affected. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. There will be no bookings…
CRT's only update, 22 April 2026.
Hertford Union Canal
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 24 April 2026
Reopened 25 April 2026
- Where
- Stop Gates 1 to Accommodation Bridge 10
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please note that the Hertford Union Canal is closed to navigation whilst Emergency Services search for a body. To allow passage Commercial Road Lock will be left open over night. The team will review this tomorrow morning, Saturday the 25/04/26
CRT's only update, 24 April 2026.
CLOSURE - Swinton (Waddington) Lock to Sprotbrough Lock
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 1 June 2026
Reopened 2 June 2026
- Where
- Swinton (Waddington) Lock to Sprotbrough Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
The navigation is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident. We will update this notice once the police have advised that the navigation can be re-opened.
CRT's only update, 1 June 2026.
Bingley 3 & 5 Rise - Closed
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 10 July 2026
Reopened 11 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 29, Bingley 5 Rise Top Lock to Lock 22, Bingley 3 Rise Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Due to todays high temperatures and forecasted extreme heat later today we will be closing Bingley Five and Three Rise locks at 12.30pm. These will re-open as normal tomorrow. We will continue to exercise operational flexibility to best manage the welfare of our colleagues and…
CRT's only update, 10 July 2026.
Bank Newton to Gargrave
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 11 July 2026
Reopened 12 July 2026
- Where
- Leeds & Liverpool Canal - 047 to Leeds & Liverpool Canal - 051
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
| To protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers during the forecast high temperatures this afternoon, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Bank Newton and Gargrave will be temporarily closed to navigation from this afternoon. The canal is scheduled to…
CRT's only update, 11 July 2026.
Keadby Lock - closure
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 17 days
From 28 July 2026
Reopened 14 August 2026
- Where
- Keadby Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Keadby Lock will now be open on the 22nd - 23rd of August. The closure on the 14th of August will still be taking place.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 3 August 2026.
Navigation Closure - Lee Navigation, pound between Picketts Lock 15 and Ponders End Lock 14, Ponders End
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
1 day
From 30 July 2026
Reopened 31 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 15, Picketts Lock to Lock 14, Ponders End Lock, West Side
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised the police have closed the pound between Picketts Lock and Ponders End Lock for forensic investigation. Navigation in this stretch will not be possible until this closure notice is lifted.
CRT's only update, 30 July 2026.
Lock 99, Clitheroes Lock - Closure due to Emergency services incident
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 5 August 2026
Reopened 6 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 99, Clitheroes Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
There is a temporary restriction in place at Clitheroes Lock due to Emergency service attendance. We'll update this notice with more information once we've reviewed the situation.
CRT's only update, 5 August 2026.
Between Lock 10, Barton Lock and Lock 12, Alrewas Lock, Staffordshire
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 6 August 2026
Reopened 7 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 10, Barton Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that the area affected by the navigation and towpath closure has now been changed to cover between Lock 10, Barton Lock and Lock 12, Alrewas Lock, Staffordshire.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 6 August 2026.
Bridge 38, Froglane Bridge to Bridge 40, Packington Square Bridge
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 2 days
From 5 September 2026
Reopened 7 September 2026
- Where
- Bridge 38, Froglane Bridge to Bridge 40, Packington Square Bridge
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised there will be a temporary navigational closure between City Road Lock and Sturts Lock from 3pm on the 5th September until 9am on the 7th September. This temporary closure is being implemented to support our water conservation and water management efforts during…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 20 August 2026.
Rhodesfield Lock to Canal Basin Ripon
Ripon CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 13 September 2026
Reopened 14 September 2026
- Where
- Ripon Canal - 001 to Ripon Canal - 002
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
| | | --- | | Temporary Navigation Closure – Ripon Canal Sunday 13 September 2026 To ensure the safety of our customers, volunteers, staff and emergency services, navigation on the Ripon Canal is temporarily suspended between Rhodesfield Lock and Ripon Canal Basin with immediate…
CRT's only update, 13 September 2026.
Anchor Lock, Lock 33
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
23 days
From 29 April 2025
Ended 22 May 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 33, Anchor Lock
- CRT reason
- Low Water Levels
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Please refer to Leeds & Liverpool Canal Lock Flights, Wigan to Leeds | Canal & River Trust for updates on this lock, This lock is included in the closure until further notice.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 22 May 2025.
Duck Race. Duke Street Bridge, 1 to Bridge Street, 2. Kennet & Avon Canal
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
same day
From 13 September 2025
Reopened 13 September 2025
- Where
- Bridge 1, Duke Street Bridge to Bridge 2, Bridge Street
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that a duck race has been organised by The Rotary Club of Reading Abbey on Saturday 13th September from 4.15pm until 5.15pm. The navigation will be closed as above for the duration of the duck race. Please be patient and follow the advice of the event stewards.…
CRT's only update, 2 May 2025.
The Official Birthday of his Majesty the King - Royal Salute - Museum Gardens York
River OuseYorkshire and North East
same day
From 14 June 2025
Reopened 14 June 2025
- Where
- Scarborough Rail Bridge to Lendal Bridge
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be aware that the River Ouse navigation will be closed for craft movement during the times stated between Scarborough Rail and Lendal bridges. Craft can remain on the York Museum Gardens moorings during the Gun Salute, however a safety exclusion zone will be in place and…
CRT's only update, 12 May 2025.
Old Ford Lock (Lock 19) - Lee Navigation
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
same day
From 16 July 2025
Reopened 16 July 2025
- Where
- Lock 19, Old Ford Lock, Western Side
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Please note Old Ford Lock (Lock 19) Lee Navigation l is currently closed due to a Police Incident
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 16 July 2025.
Stone Wharf Basin Bridge 88C, Hay Mills to Bridge No. 86A, Yardley Tunnel
Grand Union CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 19 July 2025
Reopened 19 July 2025
- Where
- Stone Wharf Basin Bridge 88C, Hay Mills to Bridge No. 86A, Yardley Tunnel
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Navigation and towpath closure between these two locations due to a police incident. Closure is for next 24 hours. No update or time frame given for re opening as of yet.
CRT's only update, 19 July 2025.
Navigation Closure - Regent's Canal, Sturts Lock 6, Hoxton
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 7 September 2025
Reopened 7 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 6, Sturts Lock
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Sturts Lock 6 will be closed between 0800-1600. Due to City Road lock closure also from 0800-1600 and with Angel Canal Festival water activities in the City Road basin this will prevent safe winding in the basin therefore Sturts lock will be closed. Travel before or after the…
CRT's only update, 3 September 2025.
Navigation Closure - Regent's Canal, City Road Lock, London
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 7 September 2025
Reopened 7 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 5, City Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
City Road Lock will be closed during Angel Canal Festival due to prevent heavy use that may lead to failure during the event. Between 8am and 4pm the lock will be closed to navigation.
CRT's only update, 3 September 2025.
River Tees - Firework Display
Tees NavigationYorkshire and North East
same day
From 28 September 2025
Reopened 28 September 2025
- Where
- Infinity Footbridge to Footbridge over Ornamental Canal
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
A Firework is taking place organised by Stockton Borough Council. The River Tees from Infinity Bridge to Footbridge over Ornamental Canal is to be closed to passage on the Sunday 28th September from 6pm to 10pm due to the Firework Display that is taking place. The River is…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 22 September 2025.
Lock 49
Trent & Mersey CanalNorth West
same day
From 8 October 2025
Reopened 8 October 2025
- Where
- Lk 49, Halls Lock - Towpath Side
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised the navigation and towpath is closed at Lock 49 on the Trent & Mersey Canal due to a police incident. An update will be provided Thursday 9 October.
CRT's only update, 8 October 2025.
Drone Show Event - Evenings of 11th November 2025 to 14th November 2025 - Salts Mill
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
3 days
From 11 November 2025
Ended 14 November 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 207A, Victoria Rd Bridge to Bridge 207E, Salts Mill Road Bridge
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
BD25 City of Culture t/a The Bradford Culture Company Ltd is organising a drone show which is taking place over Salts Mill, with the audience viewing from Roberts Park. The shows take place on the evenings of Tuesday 11 Nov, Wednesday 12 Nov, Thursday 13 Nov and Friday 14…
CRT's only update, 4 November 2025.
Watford Lock Flight
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)East Midlands
same day
From 25 December 2025
Reopened 25 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 1 to Lock 7
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Watford Lock Flight will be closed on 25th December. Due to limited resources, we are unable to safely open the locks for operation. Normal winter hours will resume on 26th December, and will be open from 9:30am, last boat in at 2:30pm. More information on opening times can be…
CRT's only update, 9 December 2025.
Leighton Buzzard- Winter Series - 25 January - Grand Union Canal (LSE)
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 25 January 2026
Reopened 25 January 2026
- Where
- Lock 26, Three Locks top to Lock 28, Grove Lock
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
A canoe/kayak event, organised by Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club.
CRT's only update, 14 January 2026.
Black Prince Wharf Lock 23
Worcester & Birmingham CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 1 April 2026
Reopened 1 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 23
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Due to an emergency incident at Black Prince Wharf, Lock 23, navigation is closed. Navigation will remain closed while we work with the emergency services. Further updates will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.
CRT's only update, 1 April 2026.
Breedon Cross Bridge 75, Lifford
Worcester & Birmingham CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 1 April 2026
Reopened 1 April 2026
- Where
- Breedon Cross Bridge 75
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
We have been alerted to a large fire in the vicinity of Breedon Cross Bridge 75 in the Lifford area near Kings Norton. Navigation is closed as there is significant smoke in the area. Further updates will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.
CRT's only update, 1 April 2026.
Between Rotton Park Junction Turnover Bridge and Icknield Square Junction Turnover Bridge
Icknield Port LoopWest Midlands
same day
From 9 May 2026
Reopened 9 May 2026
- Where
- Rotton Park Junction Turnover Bridge to Icknield Square Junction Turnover Bridge
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that the previous navigation restriction at between Rotton Park Junction Turnover Bridge and Icknield Square Junction Turnover Bridge has now been updated to a full navigation closure. Due to filming taking place on site, materials and equipment will be in…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 8 May 2026.
Lock 1E - padlocked, but will be opened on request to conserve water levels.
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 5 May 2026
Ended 5 May 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock
- CRT reason
- Low Water Levels
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Lock 1E will not be padlocked and passage will be available through the lock.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 5 May 2026.
Electric Wharf, near Sandy Lane, Coventry
Coventry CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 3 June 2026
Reopened 3 June 2026
- Where
- Coventry Basin to Bridge 1A
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
We have been made aware of unexploded ordnance located adjacent to the Coventry Canal at Electric Wharf, near Sandy Lane. The What3Words is ///blows.eggs.purely. Emergency services have established a 100-metre safety cordon in the area. At the request of the emergency services…
CRT's only update, 3 June 2026.
Farmers Bridge Lock Flight
Birmingham & Fazeley CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 23 June 2026
Reopened 23 June 2026
- Where
- Farmers Bridge Lock 1, Top Lock to Farmers Bridge Lock 13, Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Farmers Bridge Lock Flight is currently closed due to a police incident below Lock 13. We will provide a further update as soon as we receive confirmation that the navigation has reopened.
CRT's only update, 23 June 2026.
Tuel Lane passage - Closed - No passage today
Rochdale CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 26 June 2026
Reopened 26 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 1 to Lock 3/4
- CRT reason
- Low Water Levels
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Tuel Lane Lock is closed today from 2:15pm as we have a Navigation Closure on at Lock 5 and boats would not be able to go through Tuel Lane (upstream) to turn around and we have no boat traffic wishing to enter the Tuel Lane Lock in a downstream direction. The Tuel Lane Lock…
CRT's only update, 26 June 2026.
Bingley Five and Three Rise Locks to Remain Closed on Saturday, 11th July
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 11 July 2026
Reopened 11 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 29, Bingley 5 Rise Top Lock to Lock 22, Bingley 3 Rise Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Due to continued high temperatures and forecasted extreme heat for Saturday, Bingley Five and Three Rise locks will remain closed for the day. We will continue to monitor the temperatures and provide an update for Sunday, tomorrow.
CRT's only update, 10 July 2026.
Kirkstall, Forge and Newlay Locks to remain closed, Saturday 11th July
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 11 July 2026
Reopened 11 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 13, Newlay Top Lock to Lock 7, Kirkstall Little Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Due to continued high temperatures and forecasted extreme heat for Saturday, Kirkstall, Forge and Newlay locks will remain closed for the day. We will continue to monitor the temperatures and provide an update for Sunday, tomorrow.
CRT's only update, 10 July 2026.
Navigation Closure - Hertford Union Canal, Between Top Lock 1 and Bottom Lock 3, Bow
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
6 days
From 28 July 2026
Ended 3 August 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 1, Top Lock to Lock 3, Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Low Water Levels
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised there will be ongoing overnight closures in place on the Hertford Union Canal between Top Lock 1 and Bottom Lock 3 between 15:45 and 08:00. Please be advised boaters will not be able to use the alternative route along the Limehouse cut and Regent's Canal and…
CRT's only update, 27 July 2026.
Princess Of Wales Bridge to Millennium Bridge
Tees NavigationYorkshire and North East
same day
From 2 August 2026
Reopened 2 August 2026
- Where
- Princess Of Wales Bridge to Millennium Bridge
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
A firework display will be taking place on Sunday 2nd August 2026 between 9:30pm until 11:00pm on the Tees Navigation. The event will be taking place between Princess of Wales Bridge and Millennium Bridge. To ensure the safety of all our customers, the towpath will be closed…
CRT's only update, 29 July 2026.
Navigation Closure - Old River Lea, Between picketts and Ponders Lock. , ponders and pickett
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
same day
From 6 August 2026
Reopened 6 August 2026
- Where
- Water Point, Lock 15, Picketts Lock to Lock 14, Ponders End Lock, East Side
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Police divers in the water between Pickett's Lock and Ponder's Lock. For safety navigation is closed until 1600 today.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Navigation Closure - Limehouse Lock, Event - Great River Race
Limehouse BasinLondon and South East
same day
From 12 September 2026
Reopened 12 September 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
- CRT reason
- Event
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Please be aware that Limehouse Lock will be closed to all passages on Saturday 12th September due to the Great River Race. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation while this event takes place and thank you for your patience.
CRT's only update, 12 August 2026.
Between Brasshouse Lane Bridge and Roving Bridge, Bromford Junction, Smethwick
New MainlineWest Midlands
same day
From 12 August 2026
Reopened 12 August 2026
- Where
- Brasshouse Lane Bridge to Roving Bridge, Bromford Junction
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that the closure has been extended to Roving Bridge, Bromford Junction, BC-008-003.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 12 August 2026.
Navigation Closure - Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal), Hormead Wharf, Paddington
Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal)London and South East
same day
From 4 September 2026
Reopened 4 September 2026
- Where
- Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal) - 020
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please note the canal is closed near Hormead Wharf to facilitate an investigation and ensure the safety of the divers whilst they are in the water. The Met Police Dive team are carrying out an investigation in the canal.
CRT's only update, 4 September 2026.
Farmers Bridge Lock Flight, Birmingham
Birmingham & Fazeley CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 21 September 2026
Reopened 21 September 2026
- Where
- Farmers Bridge Lock 1, Top Lock to Farmers Bridge Lock 13, Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Emergency Services Incident
- Cause
- Nothing failed
- Asset
- Lock
Navigation at Farmers Bridge Lock Flight has been closed due to an ongoing police incident. Navigation will remain closed until we receive confirmation from the police that it is safe to reopen. We will provide a further update and reopen the navigation as soon as more…
CRT's only update, 21 September 2026.
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| Closure | From | Planned |
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| ROYAL SALUTE- THE BIRTHDAY OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING | 14 November 2026 | 0 days |
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