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Between Long Eaton Lock 61 to Hallam Fields Lock 66
A navigation closure on the Erewash Canal, 6 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 — 46 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Erewash Canal
- Region
- East Midlands
- Started
- 6 July 2026
- Status
- Reopened 21 August 2026
- Days shut
- 46
- CRT reason
- Low 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.
What CRT said it was for
Water levels have now returned to normal along the Erewash Canal, and the navigation is open. However, an advice notice remains in place between Pastures Lock 64 to Stanton Lock 65. Please navigate with care, as this area is still affected. Please continue to check the Notices and stoppages page for any further navigation restrictions in the area.
Where
- Erewash Canal: Lock 66 - Hallam Fields Lock to Lock 61 - Long Eaton
Updates · 7
8 days with no update after the last one.
13 August 2026 · 15 days since the previous
Due to the ongoing dry weather, the navigation is now closed between Long Eaton Lock 61 and Hallam Fields Lock 66 due to low water levels. Passage through the locks is not possible while the team carry out water control. We will update this notice once we have further information.
29 July 2026 · 16 days since the previous
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.
Earlier updates · 5
13 July 2026 · 4 days since the previous
Water levels remain low between Stanton Lock 65 and Hallam Fields Lock 66, therefore this section of the navigation is still closed. Water levels have recovered above and below this pound and are now navigable. We will update this notice when we have further information.
9 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous
This closure has now been extended down to Long Eaton Lock 61. The prolonged dry weather and lack of rainfall means we are struggling with low water levels. Please do not navigate this stretch until levels have recovered. We will update this notice when we have further information.
9 July 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Due to further low water levels this closure has been extended down to Sandiacre Lock 63. Please do not navigate this stretch until water levels have recovered. We will update this notice when we have further information.
7 July 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Due to further low water levels this closure has been extended down to Greens Lock 68. Please do not navigate this stretch until water levels have recovered. We will update this notice when we have further information.
6 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous
The navigation is currently closed between Stenson's Lock 71 and Shipley Lock 72 due to low water levels. Passage through the locks is not possible while the team carry out water control. It may take a few days for the levels to come back up. We will update this notice once we have further information.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Long Eaton Lock 61 to Hallam Fields Lock 66”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f375b-dc5e-766f-9b7b-1e6ec030ded7.
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