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Naburn Lock - operational

A navigation closure on the River Ouse, 23 January 2026 to 6 February 2026 — 14 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Ouse
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
23 January 2026
Status
Reopened 6 February 2026
Days shut
14
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 4

0 days with no update after the last one.

6 February 2026 · 9 days since the previous

The team have been closely monitoring Naburn Lock and the water levels have dropped and the lock has been checked by our Electricial engineers. It has been confirmed that it is safe to operate and the water levels have dropped to an operational level. Naburn lock are open.

28 January 2026 · 2 days since the previous

Naburn Lock is still closed due to the rising water levels. Once water levels do reduce, an electricial check will need to be carried out to ensure the electrics are safe for the lock to operate. Unfortunately, it may be next week that water levels improve and safety checks are able to be carried out. We will update the notice when we receive further information.

Earlier updates · 2

26 January 2026 · 3 days since the previous

The water levels have been reviewed and they are still too high to operate the lock. Naburn Lock will remain closed and we will update the notice on Thursday 29th January.

23 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Naburn Lock on the River Ouse is currently closed due to high river levels after the recent rainfall. We will review water levels and update this notice on Monday 26th January 2026 by 10:00

Cite this: Canal closures, “Naburn Lock - operational”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019be9eb-ed5c-71e6-912e-a2d0b319652f.

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