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Mechanical Failure at Barmby Tidal Barrage - Now Operational

A navigation closure on the River Ouse, 13 July 2026 to 2 September 2026 — 51 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Ouse
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
13 July 2026
Status
Reopened 2 September 2026
Days shut
51
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Cause not stated
Asset
Other

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

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

2 September 2026 · 51 days since the previous

The Environment Agency have informed us that the mechanical fault has been fixed. Barmby Tidal Barrage is operational. For any information regarding Barmby Barrage, please contact them directly on 0208 474 8798.

13 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation Closure – Barmby Tidal Barrage Asset: Barmby Tidal Barrage Reference: RO-062-001 Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Mechanical Failure The Environment Agency has advised that a fault has developed affecting the operation of Barmby Tidal Barrage. As a result, passage through the barrage is currently unavailable until further notice while the issue is investigated and resolved. For the latest information regarding the fault and anticipated operational status, please contact Barmby Barrage directly on 0208 474 8798.  

Cite this: Canal closures, “Mechanical Failure at Barmby Tidal Barrage - Now Operational”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f5b84-0637-7d59-88b9-b80dfc4bbf50.

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