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3rd Party Works
Unplanned closures filed this way: 5 in June to August 2026 against 7 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
- 62 notices since May 2025: 43 closures, 8 restrictions and 11 not yet started
In force today
No closure filed this way is in force today.
By canal
32 canals have had a closure filed this way. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | 6 |
| Grand Union Canal | 5 |
| Oxford Canal | 4 |
| Trent & Mersey Canal | 4 |
| Huddersfield Narrow Canal | 3 |
| Lee Navigation | 3 |
| Liverpool Link | 3 |
| Stainforth & Keadby Canal | 3 |
| Waterworks River | 3 |
| Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line | 2 |
| Birmingham & Fazeley Canal | 2 |
| Coventry Canal | 2 |
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Showing 43 closures and 8 restrictions CRT filed as “3rd Party Works”.
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15 closures are in neither group: 13 unplanned with no day in the cruising season since May 2025, and 2 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.
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Bridge 165, Newton Grange bridge (Changeline bridge) - Closure
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
88 days
From 5 May 2025
Reopened 1 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 165, Changeline Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation will be restricted due to bridge works carried out by 3rd party contractors, this has been scheduled because the navigation is already closed as a result of drought conditions and low water levels.
CRT's only update, 24 June 2025.
Poolstock Lock 1 to Bridge No.3, Bamfurlong Bridge
Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)North West
78 days
From 12 August 2025
Reopened 29 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch to Bridge No.3, Bamfurlong bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Embankment
We are pleased to advise that the final checks have been completed to the washwall at Lock 1, Poolstock Lock and Bridge 3, Bamfurlong bridge on the Leigh branch on the Leeds & Liverpool canal and navigation is now back open.
Latest of 8 CRT updates, 29 October 2025.
Minworth Lock Flight
Birmingham & Fazeley CanalWest Midlands
70 days
Fully shut 70 of CRT's 95 days
From 16 June 2025
Reopened 19 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Minworth to Lock 3, Minworth
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Canal or river
Navigation remains closed due to the third-party bridge collapse. Please refer to the separate notice below for more information: Cable Bridge East of Salford Junction | Canal & River Trust
Latest of 12 CRT updates, 18 August 2025.
Cable Bridge East of Salford Junction
Birmingham & Fazeley CanalWest Midlands
56 days
From 8 August 2025
Reopened 3 October 2025
- Where
- Cable Bridge East of Salford Junction
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Bridge
We have received a further update from National Grid regarding the collapsed bridge. Scaffolding installation within the canal is scheduled to begin tomorrow. This will facilitate the safe dismantling and removal of the bridge structure. The installation is expected to take…
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 15 September 2025.
The Liverpool Link and Central Docks
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Liverpool LinkNorth West
51 days
From 15 May 2026
Reopened 5 July 2026
- Where
- Mann Island Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
The Liverpool Link will be temporarily closed from 15 May to 5 July while Peel carries out essential construction and maintenance works in the Central Docks. We have worked to keep disruption to a minimum; however, as our rights are limited to permitting our customers to travel…
CRT's only update, 17 March 2026.
Belmont Row Bridge, Birmingham
Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley)West Midlands
33 days
From 4 December 2025
Reopened 6 January 2026
- Where
- Belmont Row Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation and the towpath remain closed at Belmont Road Bridge while we await confirmation of a repair plan from third-party contractors. A further update will be issued as soon as additional information becomes available.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 17 December 2025.
Tat bank Rd Bridge, Oldbury (Stoney lane bridge)
Titford CanalWest Midlands
25 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 28 November 2025
- Where
- Tat Bank Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
A navigational closure is required for third party contractors to carry out routine maintenance to Tat Bank Road Bridge on behalf of Sandwell MBC. The maintenance will require scaffolding to be in place throughout the works which will reduce the bridges headroom.
CRT's only update, 6 May 2025.
Schenectady Works Pipe Bridge No 2, Schenectady Works Pipe Bridge No 1 & Schenectady Works Road Bridge, Four Ashes, Calf Heath, Wolverhampton
Staffordshire & Worcestershire CnlWest Midlands
25 days
From 24 November 2025
Reopened 19 December 2025
- Where
- Bridge 77 Calf Heath Bridge to Four Ashes Bridge No. 78A
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Unfortunately, the third-party contractors carrying out the towpath refresh as part of the West Midlands Interchange Scheme between Four Ashes Bridge (78a) and Calf Heath Bridge (77) have informed us that they are not in a position to complete these works. The originally…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 6 November 2025.
Adjacent to Bridge 41, Coleshill Road Bridge
Coventry CanalWest Midlands
20 days
From 16 February 2026
Reopened 8 March 2026
- Where
- Bridge 41, Coleshill Road Bridge to Bridge 40, Taverners Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
We would like to clarify that mooring will be suspended between Bridge 41 (Coleshill Road Bridge) and Bridge 40 (Taverners Bridge) for the duration of this stoppage. Thank you for your understanding.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 30 January 2026.
Navigation Closure - Stainforth & Keadby Canal, FK-024-003, Keadby - Reopened
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
17 days
From 12 January 2026
Reopened 29 January 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Other
Network Rail have completed the works and passage is possible.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 29 January 2026.
West Park Bridge 5. Multi-use footbridge connecting West Park to Broad Street in Long Eaton.
Erewash CanalEast Midlands
14 days
From 27 February 2026
Reopened 13 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 61 - Long Eaton to Fixed Weir 5A
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
A navigation and towpath closure is required to facilitate the removal of the existing footbridge, in preparation for its replacement with a modern, curving footbridge which will open up and enhance the canal and local area. This is a government-funded, local authority delivered…
CRT's only update, 16 September 2025.
Railway Bridge 2 next to Colne Bridge Lock, Colne Bridge
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
12 days
From 22 July 2025
Reopened 3 August 2025
- Where
- Lock 2, Colne Bridge Lock to Lock 1
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
A navigation and towpath closure are required to allow Third Party Contractors working on behalf of Network Rail to install a new bridge deck. A pontoon crash deck is required over the canal to prevent debris falling into the watercourse or onto public on the towpath. These…
CRT's only update, 1 May 2025.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Liverpool Link
Liverpool LinkNorth West
12 days
From 8 July 2026
Reopened 20 July 2026
- Where
- Great Howard St.- Stanley Dock Bridge to Bascule Bridge - Stanley
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Following the successful completion of works in the central docks by Peel Ports, the Liverpool Link will reopen to boaters from Monday 20 July. Bookings are now open and available to book online, or you can contact us at…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 17 July 2026.
Long Buckby, Lock 12 – 13
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
11 days
From 26 January 2026
Reopened 6 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 12 to Lock 13
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Following an on-site review, it has been determined that the length of canal required for surveying to collect the necessary data is shorter than originally planned. The stoppage will now take place between Lock 12 and 13.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 7 January 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.
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.
HS2 Oxford Canal Viaduct, nearest structure is OX-057-002, Wormleighton, Warwickshire
Oxford CanalWest Midlands
4 days
From 9 March 2026
Reopened 13 March 2026
- Where
- Bridge 127, Stoneton Bridge to Bridge 128, Willisons Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
After completing a further on site review, the HS2 contractor has advised that the works can be delivered during a one‑week stoppage. As a result, the revised dates are 9 March to 13 March 2026.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 27 February 2026.
Stoke Hammond, Locks 22 – 26
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
4 days
From 16 February 2026
Reopened 20 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 22, Fenny Stratford Lock to Lock 26, Three Locks top
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Canal or river
We wanted to update you on the planned stoppage. Due to the current high water levels, our teams have been unable to begin works on site as scheduled, so the navigation will remain open for the time being. The stoppage has now been rescheduled and will run from 16 February to 20…
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 12 February 2026.
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.
Mexborough Top Lock to Mexborough Low Lock
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
3 days
From 26 June 2026
Reopened 29 June 2026
- Where
- Mexborough Top Lock to Mexborough Low Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Lock
National Grid have confirmed that they have installed a generator and the power is back on. The locks are now back open for use as normal.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 29 June 2026.
HS2 Oxford Canal Viaduct, nearest structure is OX-057-002, Wormleighton, Warwickshire
Oxford CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 12 November 2025
Reopened 14 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 127, Stoneton Bridge to Bridge 128, Willisons Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
The contractor building the HS2 viaduct over the Oxford Canal no longer requires the full duration of the November 2025 navigation stoppage to undertake their planned works. The works will start on 12 November 2025 instead of 3 November 2025. Post Christmas stoppage of the canal…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 31 October 2025.
HS2 Longhole Viaduct, Ufton, Warwickshire
Grand Union CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 4 March 2026
Reopened 6 March 2026
- Where
- Bridge 30, Welsh Road to Lock 19, Wood Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We're pleased to let you know that the works at HS2 Longhole Viaduct have been completed ahead of schedule, and the navigation is now open.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 6 March 2026.
Harecastle Tunnel
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 8 October 2025
Reopened 10 October 2025
- Where
- Harecastle Tunnel
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Tunnel
Please be advised that the Harecastle Tunnel has been closed with immediate effect and will remain closed to navigation until further notice. This decision has been made due to a fault with the landline at the South Portal, resulting in a complete loss of communication at that…
CRT's only update, 8 October 2025.
Bridgewater Road Bridge, Stratford Marsh
Waterworks RiverLondon and South East
1 day
From 17 June 2025
Reopened 18 June 2025
- Where
- Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge to Railway Bridge Over Waterworks River
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We have been informed by the Third party that after reviewing their method of work, they need to complete phases 3 and 4 of these works as daytime closures rather than nighttime closures. The new dates for this closure are the 17 and 18 June 2025.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 May 2025.
Proposed bridge location is near the Trent Basin (North Bank - Easting 458870, Northing 338836, South Bank, Easting 458863, Northing 338741)
River TrentEast Midlands
1 day
From 10 November 2025
Reopened 11 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 13, Lady Bay Bridge to Bridge 13A, Sailing Club Continuation
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We're pleased to announce that the third-party works at this location have been completed ahead of schedule. Both the navigation and towpath are now open.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 11 November 2025.
Lock 1, Atherstone Top Lock
Coventry CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 11 November 2025
Reopened 12 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Atherstone Top Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
A Third party will be doing an eel survey in the Coventry Canal, which is a requirement for eel screening. The Environment Agency are aware. They will be placing a fyke net in the navigation to enable this. This navigation closure will run from 13:00 on the 11 November through…
CRT's only update, 3 July 2025.
Lock 1, Braunston to Lock 6, Top Lock
Grand Union CanalEast Midlands
1 day
From 10 November 2025
Reopened 11 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Braunston to Lock 6, Top Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
A Third party will be doing various eel surveys in the Grand Union Canal, which is a requirement for eel screening. The Environment Agency are aware. They will be placing a fyke net in the navigation to enable this. This navigation closure will run from 9am on the 10th November…
CRT's only update, 3 July 2025.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Gallows Bridge, Skipton, Skipton - removal of bridge
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 4 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 179, Gallows Footbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
This section of navigation will be closed whilst the bridge is removed to be taken away and upgraded. This will be done overnight, so will no cause no inconvenience to boaters.
CRT's only update, 28 October 2025.
Gallows Bridge, Skipton
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 15 December 2025
Reopened 16 December 2025
- Where
- Bridge 179, Gallows Footbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
The new Gallows bridge is to be lifted into place overnight on Monday, 15th December, into the morning of Tuesday, 16th December. The canal will be closed in the location of the bridge from approximately 16.00 until the bridge lift is completed. The canal will be open from 06.00…
CRT's only update, 9 December 2025.
Bridges 134 & 135 at Red Bull
Trent & Mersey CanalNorth West
1 day
From 2 June 2026
Reopened 3 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 135 to Bridge 134
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Canal or river
The navigation and towpath between Bridge 134 and Bridge 135 at Red Bull on the Trent & Mersey Canal remain closed. This is to allow the safe removal of a sunken boat near Lock 45 (Kent's Lock). The work is scheduled to take place Wednesday, 3 June between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. A…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 2 June 2026.
Loose electric cables at Bridge 6, Commercial Road
Limehouse CutLondon and South East
1 day
From 20 July 2026
Reopened 21 July 2026
- Where
- Bridge 6, Commercial Road (A13)
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Bridge
Following a report that electric cables have come loose from the bridge and are hanging across the navigation, we have placed a closure at this bridge to ensure the safety of boaters. The bridge belongs to a third party and they will be fixing the issue. Please avoid passage…
CRT's only update, 20 July 2026.
Liverpool Link At Jesse Hartley Way, Central Docks, Channel Bridge
Liverpool LinkNorth West
1 day
From 2 September 2026
Reopened 3 September 2026
- Where
- Central Docks Channel New Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Third party contractors will be on site at the Liverpool Link, at Jesse Hartley Way, Central Docks, Channel Bridge on Wednesday 2 September from 8.00am to Thursday 3 September 6pm, The works involves lifting and positioning bridge support beams onto the abutments, this will take…
CRT's only update, 20 August 2026.
Bridgewater Road Bridge, Stratford Marsh
Waterworks RiverLondon and South East
same day
From 19 September 2025
Reopened 19 September 2025
- Where
- Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge to Railway Bridge Over Waterworks River
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We have been informed by the Third party that after reviewing their method of work, phase 4 of 4, removal of the temporary bridge, will now take place on the 19 September between 6:00 and 21:00. The navigation and towpath will be closed between these times.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 23 June 2025.
Accommodation bridge 10
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 28 May 2025
Ended 30 May 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Accommodation Bridge 10
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
To improve local pedestrian and cycle infrastructure over the canal in Hackney Wick. The existing footbridge at the junction of the Hertford Union Canal and the River Lea has been removed and is due to be replaced with a higher capacity structure. The works will involve closing…
CRT's only update, 6 May 2025.
Navigation Closure , Tunnel End rail bridge, Huddersfield Narrow Canal - Overnight coring works
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
5 days
From 18 May 2025
Ended 23 May 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 61,Tunnel End Railway Bridge.
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
The navigation will be closed between 20.00 and 06.00 each night between 19 May and 23 May due to coring works taking place.
CRT's only update, 9 May 2025.
Bulholme Lock - Planned power outage
Aire & Calder Navigation Main LineYorkshire and North East
same day
From 22 May 2025
Reopened 22 May 2025
- Where
- Lock 10, Bulholme Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Lock
We have been advised that Northern Powergrid have a planned power cut which is to take place on the 22nd of May 2025 between 9am and 2pm, whilst they carry out Over Head Line Maintenance.
CRT's only update, 12 May 2025.
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.
Bridgewater Road Bridge, Stratford Marsh
Waterworks RiverLondon and South East
same day
From 1 August 2025
Reopened 1 August 2025
- Where
- Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge to Railway Bridge Over Waterworks River
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Phase 3 of 4 - Installation of a new road bridge. Following on from the phase 1 and 2 works that were completed last winter, Phase 3, which is the installation of the new road bridge will be taking place on the 1st August 2025 between the hours on 6:00 and 21:00. The navigation…
CRT's only update, 20 June 2025.
Lee Navigation, Between Bridge 27 - Chalk Bridge and Bridge 28 - Bleak Hall Bridge (A406), Enfield, N18 3QQ.
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
25 days
From 1 September 2025
Ended 26 September 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 27, Chalk Bridge to Bridge 28, Bleak Hall Bridge (A406)
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Construction of new Road Bridge over Lee Navigation (Phase 1 - Install Steel beams/Permanent Formwork). For Health & Safety reasons during crane lifting operations the works will be carried out under night-time navigation & Towpath closures between 11pm – 6am. Advanced warning…
CRT's only update, 20 June 2025.
Navigation Closure Between Bridge 27 Chalk Bridge and Bridge 28 Bleak Hall Bridge (A406), Edmonton
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
15 days
From 1 September 2025
Ended 16 September 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 27, Chalk Bridge to Bridge 28, Bleak Hall Bridge (A406)
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Vinci Construction UK Ltd working on behalf of Meridian Water are constructing a new bridge across the navigation. To carry out the works they will need night time canal stoppages (11pm to 6am) 1/9/25 to 5/9/25 and 8/9/25 to 25/9/25 and 14/11/25 to 6/1/26 and a 24 hour towpath…
CRT's only update, 22 July 2025.
Bridge 1, Roving Bridge, Middlewich Branch
Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union)North West
same day
From 3 August 2025
Reopened 3 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 1, Roving Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Canal or river
Following a review on site, it was noted the pole in the water is carrying power cables, navigation has been closed while utilities contractor arrives to make safe
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 3 August 2025.
Navigation Closure - Huddersfield Narrow Canal, HN-013-001 Rail bridge (rail bridge outside Standedge Visitor Centre), Standedge
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
4 days
From 15 September 2025
Ended 19 September 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 61,Tunnel End Railway Bridge.
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Network Rail be carrying out core sampling to the bridge on a night time closure work shift. This will be on Monday 15th September, Tuesday 16th September, Wednesday 16th September and Thursday 17th September from the hours of 11pm to 7am the following day.
CRT's only update, 20 August 2025.
Tunnel End Rail Bridge - Huddersfield Narrow
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
14 days
From 15 September 2025
Ended 29 September 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 61,Tunnel End Railway Bridge.
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Network rail contractors are carrying out coring works on the rail bridge. This will mean the canal is closed each night 22.00 to 06.00
CRT's only update, 11 September 2025.
Bulholme Lock
Aire & Calder Navigation Main LineYorkshire and North East
same day
From 2 October 2025
Reopened 2 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 10, Bulholme Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Lock
We have been advised that Northern Powergrid have a planned power cut which is taking place today, Thursday 2nd October, between 8am and 4pm, whilst they are cutting back trees in the area, near overhead power cables. This means there will be no power to Lock 10, Bulholme Lock…
CRT's only update, 2 October 2025.
Between Chalk Bridge 27 and Bleak Hall Bridge (A406) 28
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
9 days
From 11 November 2025
Ended 20 November 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 27, Chalk Bridge to Bridge 28, Bleak Hall Bridge (A406)
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Construction of new Road Bridge over Lee Navigation (Phase 1 - Install Steel beams/Decking). During crane lifting operations the works will be carried out under night-time navigation & Towpath closures between 11pm – 6am. Advanced warning signage positioned either side of works…
CRT's only update, 7 October 2025.
Woodnook Lock
Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)Yorkshire and North East
same day
From 9 November 2025
Reopened 9 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 6, Woodnook Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Lock
Northern Powergrid will be carrying out work to the power supply in the area, affecting the lock. Please be aware that the lock will not be operational between 09:30 and 15:30 on 9th November.
CRT's only update, 31 October 2025.
Navigation Closure - Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder), Lock 6, Woodnook Lock, Normanton due to Third Party Works
Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)Yorkshire and North East
same day
From 23 December 2025
Reopened 23 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 6, Woodnook Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Lock
Description: Northern Powergrid require a power outage for pole replacement works, meaning that the lock will be closed on 23rd December. Instructions: Boaters should plan their movements to avoid use of the lock on 23rd December.
CRT's only update, 15 December 2025.
Seend Locck 18 , between Bridge 153 Seend Wharf Bridge and Bridge 154.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
same day
From 19 January 2026
Reopened 19 January 2026
- Where
- Bridge 153, Seend Wharf to Bridge 154 Seend Lock 18 Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that contractors will be carrying out works to clear a blocked by-weir at Lock 18 Seend on Monday 19th January. The work will involve high-power jetting of the blocked by-weir on the offside of the canal. Please note that a hose will be positioned across the…
CRT's only update, 13 January 2026.
Woodside Bridge to Round Oak (2) Bridge, Dudley, Brierley Hill
Dudley No 1 CanalWest Midlands
33 days
From 4 June 2026
Ended 7 July 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Round Oak (2) Bridge to Woodside Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Third-party contractors working on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension will be carrying out night-time works to install a new bridge over the canal as part of the new Metro line. To facilitate these works, the canal will be closed at night only from: 04/06/26 at…
CRT's only update, 12 May 2026.
Navigation Closure - Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Moss Bridge, Rodley, Rodley
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 17 August 2026
Reopened 17 August 2026
- Where
- Bridge, Water Pipe Crossing
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Other
The overhead gantry is going to be removed resulting in a navigation closure while the works are being carried out. The work is expected to be completed in one evening.
CRT's only update, 14 August 2026.
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| Closure | From | Planned |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Closure - Dudley No 1 Canal, Canal and Towpath from Round Oak (2) Bridge to Woodside Bridge , Dudley DY5 1LJ | 5 October 2026 | 5 days |
| Bridge 179C, Union Footbridge, Skipton | 2 November 2026 | 46 days |
| Between Bridge 60, Town Bridge and Bridge 58, A339 flyover, Newbury | 2 November 2026 | 41 days |
| Bridge 108F Saltley Underbridge ( High Speed 2 ) | 2 November 2026 | 130 days |
| Bridge 128 Willison's Bridge, Wormleighton | 2 November 2026 | 130 days |
| Curzon Viaduct (High Speed 2) Curzon Street Birmingham | 25 November 2026 | 107 days |
| Bridge 70, Wolseley Bridge | 4 January 2027 | 67 days |
| Bridge 31, Oblique Bridge, St Pancras, London | 29 January 2027 | 42 days |
| Bridge 11A - Manchester City | 1 February 2027 | 6 days |
| Between Lock 8, Branston Lock & Bridge 33E, Ordish Bridge | 1 March 2027 | 4 days |
| Bridge 37, Railway Bridge replacement, Dewsbury Arm - Calder & Hebble Canal | 17 April 2027 | — |
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