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All closures / Why they close / Information
Information
Cruising-season closures outside CRT's winter programme, filed this way: 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
- 61 notices since May 2025: 58 closures and 3 restrictions
In force today
2 closures filed this way are in force today, longest shut first. Filter the explorer to them.
| Canal | Where | Since | Days shut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Branch (L&L Canal) | Springs Branch - Visitor Moorings to Bridge 2, Mill Bridge | 8 January 2016 | 3,914 |
| Ripon Canal | Lock 3, Oxclose Lock | 6 July 2026 | 43 |
By canal
27 canals have had a closure filed this way. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| River Severn Navigation | 11 |
| Kennet & Avon Canal | 8 |
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | 7 |
| Gloucester & Sharpness Canal | 4 |
| New Junction Canal | 3 |
| Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav | 3 |
| Stainforth & Keadby Canal | 3 |
| Bridgwater & Taunton Canal | 2 |
| Huddersfield Broad Canal | 2 |
| Lancaster Canal | 2 |
| Lee Navigation | 2 |
| Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) | 2 |
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Showing 58 closures and 3 restrictions CRT filed as “Information”.
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Population
18 closures are in neither group: 18 unplanned with no day in the cruising season since May 2025.
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Duration
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Lock part
Unplanned lock failures naming a part
Water problem
Unplanned failures naming one
CRT reason
Region
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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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
Springs Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal - From Springs Branch Moorings L1 to Bridge 2, Mill Bridge
Springs Branch (L&L Canal)Yorkshire and North East
3,914 days
From 8 January 2016
No reopening date
Still shut
513 of them since this archive began on 1 May 2025
- Where
- Springs Branch - Visitor Moorings to Bridge 2, Mill Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Ground moved
- Asset
- Canal or river
This section of navigation remains closed and we are continuing to liaise with relevant parties to work towards a resolution. The restricted width means that powered boats will not get passed the obstruction, therefore such crafts should not proceed past the moorings. This…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 May 2025. 513 days without another.
Dukes Cut Lock 44A
Dukes Cut (Oxford Canal)London and South East
133 days
Fully shut 133 of CRT's 386 days
From 21 August 2024
Reopened 11 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 44A, Dukes Cut Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Repairs to the paddle gearing completed Lock now open to navigation
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 11 September 2025.
Closed - Oxclose Lock
Ripon CanalYorkshire and North East
43 days
Fully shut 43 of CRT's 82 days
From 6 July 2026
No reopening date
Still shut
- Where
- Lock 3, Oxclose Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Oxclose Lock remains closed while additional investigations are carried out to identify and assess areas of water loss through the lock chamber. Specialist engineers will undertake microgravity surveys and detailed inspections, from Monday 14th September 2026, to determine the…
Latest of 8 CRT updates, 3 September 2026. 23 days without another.
Hertford Union Locks 1 to 3 closed due to boat strike
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
38 days
From 8 December 2025
Reopened 15 January 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Top Lock to Lock 3, Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Work are scheduled for the week commending 12.01.2026 to complete a repair. We will update this notice by 16.01.2026 once we have more information from our regional team and contractors. Thank you for your ongoing patience and cooperation.
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 9 January 2026.
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 4 Upper Lode Lock.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
27 days
From 1 December 2025
Reopened 28 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Upper Lode Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
UPDATE Please be advised that the section between Lock 2 Gloucester Lock and Lock 4 Upper Lode Lock is now open and safe to proceed. You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 28 December 2025.
Bridge 30, Bathpool Swing Bridge, and Bridge 28, Hyde Bridge.
Bridgwater & Taunton CanalWales and South West
15 days
From 9 July 2026
Reopened 24 July 2026
- Where
- Bridge 28, Hyde to Bridge 30, Bathpool Swingbridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that, due to a sunken craft, navigation is currently closed between Bridge 30, Bathpool Swing Bridge, and Bridge 28, Hyde Bridge. This notice will be updated when further information becomes available. In the meantime, please accept our apologies for any…
CRT's only update, 9 July 2026.
Bridge 47
Lancaster CanalNorth West
12 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 26 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 47, Green Man Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Navigation remains closed at Bridge 47 on the Lancaster Canal, following the large trees that have fallen. Unfortunately due to the contractors high volume of work from the recent Storm Claudia, we are currently still awaiting confirmation of their attendance. We will provide a…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 21 November 2025.
Bridge 1 Victoria Rd & Lock 2 Newtown Lock.
Bridgwater & Taunton CanalWales and South West
12 days
From 22 January 2026
Reopened 3 February 2026
- Where
- Bridge 1, Victoria Rd to Lock 2, Newtown Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that a tree is blocking navigation between Bridge 1 Victoria Road and Lock 2 Newtown Lock. Contractors are aware and we will update this notice with more information as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact the…
CRT's only update, 22 January 2026.
Navigation Closure - Lee Navigation, Lock 1a, Carpenter's Road Lock
Old River LeaLondon and South East
11 days
From 16 May 2025
Reopened 27 May 2025
- Where
- Lock 1a, Carpenter's Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Carpenters Road Lock is currently due to a technical fault. Engineers are aware and will repair the fault as soon as possible.
CRT's only update, 16 May 2025.
Frankton Locks
Montgomery CanalWest Midlands
10 days
From 5 January 2026
Reopened 15 January 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Frankton Locks to Lock 4, Frankton Locks
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Due to current weather conditions and a forecast of continued cold temperatures, Frankton Locks on the Montgomery Canal are temporarily closed to navigation. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank boaters for their understanding. Further updates will be…
CRT's only update, 5 January 2026.
Lock 60 Crofton Lock to Lock 61 Crossing Lock.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
9 days
From 14 April 2026
Reopened 23 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 61, Crossing Lock to Lock 60, Crofton Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that both the navigation and towpath are currently closed between Lock 60 and Lock 61. This is due to overhead power lines arcing onto a fallen tree limb, creating a significant safety hazard. The Fire Brigade is on site and the area will remain closed until…
CRT's only update, 14 April 2026.
River Severn Navigation- Diglis Large Lock 6
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
8 days
From 27 May 2026
Reopened 4 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Further to the notice below, we are pleased to confirm the works at Diglis Lock 6 have now been completed and the navigation is now open. You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 4 June 2026.
Maida Hill Tunnel Closed
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
7 days
From 29 April 2025
Reopened 6 May 2025
5 of them since this archive began on 1 May 2025
- Where
- Bridge 1, Warwick Avenue to Lock 3, Bypass Weir Kentish Town Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Pollution
- Asset
- Tunnel
Further Update: Specialist contractors have started to empty the generator tanks and will continue overnight. Clean up of the canal is underway and the western portal has been skimmed today and booms still in place. We plan to start to draw the water through the tunnel tomorrow…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 2 May 2025.
Lock 12 – Pulteney Gardens Lock.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
5 days
From 12 March 2026
Reopened 17 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 12, Pulteney Gardens Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Lock 12, Pulteney Gardens Lock is currently closed due to an issue with the gate. Our colleagues are scheduled to attend site tomorrow to undertake further investigation. This notice will be updated with additional information as soon as it becomes…
CRT's only update, 12 March 2026.
Lock 65 Stanton Lock to Lock 66 Hallam Fields Lock.
Erewash CanalEast Midlands
5 days
From 24 June 2026
Reopened 29 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 66 - Hallam Fields Lock to Lock 65 - Stanton
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to low water levels between Lock 65 Stanton Lock and Lock 66 Hallam Fields Lock, the navigation is currently closed. A further update is due on or before Friday 26th June. In the meantime we apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact…
CRT's only update, 24 June 2026.
Keadby Rail Bridge
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
4 days
From 13 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Network Rail has advised us that Keadby Canal Swing Bridge cannot be opened for boats to pass until further notice due to ongoing signalling issues. The Signalling Team is due to attend site today. This notice will be updated as soon as we receive confirmation from Network Rail…
CRT's only update, 13 November 2025.
Between Bridge 92 - 94
Lancaster CanalNorth West
4 days
From 17 November 2025
Reopened 21 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 92, Burrow Beck Bridge to Bridge 94, Ashton Lane Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Navigation and towpath remains closed between Bridge 92 and 94 on the Lancaster Canal, following a large tree that has fallen. Due to the recent Storm Claudia our contractors are experiencing a high volume of work and we are currently awaiting confirmation of their attendance.…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 19 November 2025.
Gloucester Lock 2 to Lock 6 Diglis.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
4 days
From 21 November 2025
Reopened 25 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to the recent rain, the section between Gloucester Lock 2 and Diglis Lock 6 is currently designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise all customers not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may…
CRT's only update, 21 November 2025.
Gloucester Lock 2 to Diglis Lock 6.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
3 days
From 6 November 2025
Reopened 9 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to the recent rain, the section of river between Gloucester Lock 2 and Diglis Lock 6 is currently closed due to high water levels. We advise all customers not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. The river above this…
CRT's only update, 6 November 2025.
Between Bridge 23 and 24
Peak Forest CanalNorth West
3 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 23, Stanley Hall Bridge to Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
A large tree has fallen and is blocking the navigation and towpath, between Bridges 23 Stanley Hall Bridge and Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal. We have instructed specialist contractors to assist with the removal, however due to adverse weather…
CRT's only update, 14 November 2025.
Navigation Closure - Huddersfield Broad Canal, Between Falls Lock, Lock 8 and Red Doles Lock, Lock 9, Huddersfield - OPEN
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
3 days
From 6 March 2026
Reopened 9 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 9, Red Doles Lock to Lock 8, Falls Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Ground moved
- Asset
- Canal or river
The water levels have recovered over the weekend and the section of navigation is now open.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 9 March 2026.
Maida Hill Tunnel Closure
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 12 May 2025
Reopened 14 May 2025
- Where
- Bridge 1, Warwick Avenue to Lock 3, Bypass Weir Kentish Town Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Pollution
- Asset
- Tunnel
Our team have confirmed that we've reopened the Maida Hill Tunnel. Thank you for your patience around this situation.
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 14 May 2025.
Long Sandall Lock
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
2 days
From 6 July 2025
Reopened 8 July 2025
- Where
- Long Sandall Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Due to an issue with the user pedestals at Long Sandall, the lock is out of operation. Our engineers will be attending site in the morning (07/07) to carry out a repair.
CRT's only update, 6 July 2025.
The pound between Lock 71 Picketsfield Lock to Lock 72 Cobblers Lock.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
2 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 5 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 72, Cobblers Lock to Lock 71, Picketsfield
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to the paddles being left open at Picketsfield Lock, the pound between Lock 71 and Lock 72 has been drained of water. We are currently working to refill the pound, which is expected to take several days. As a result, navigation in this section is…
CRT's only update, 3 November 2025.
Diglis Lock to Gloucester Lock 2.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
2 days
From 3 March 2026
Reopened 5 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, the section between Diglis Lock and Gloucester Lock 2 is designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM - We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous…
CRT's only update, 3 March 2026.
The section between Upper Lode Lock and Gloucester Lock 2.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
2 days
Fully shut 2 of CRT's 6 days
From 5 March 2026
Reopened 11 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Upper Lode Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that the section between Upper Lode Lock and Gloucester Lock 2 is designated: AMBER - PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 7 March 2026.
Gloucester Lock 2.
River Severn Navigation, Gloucester & Sharpness CanalWales and South West
2 days
From 28 April 2026
Reopened 30 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that the downstream gates at Gloucester Lock are currently inoperable, and the lock is closed to navigation at this time. Our maintenance team are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Further updates will be provided once progress is made.…
CRT's only update, 28 April 2026.
CLOSED - Bridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge, Leeds & Liverpool
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
2 days
From 25 May 2026
Reopened 27 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Now that temperatures have dropped the issue has been resolved and the swing bridge is back open for use as normal.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 27 May 2026.
Upper Lode Lock.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
2 days
Fully shut 2 of CRT's 6 days
From 24 June 2026
Reopened 30 June 2026
- Where
- Upper Lode Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Lock
Further to the notice below, please be advised that from tomorrow (Saturday 27th June), Upper Lode Lock will be fully open and operating as normal. All repairs to the lock are scheduled to be carried out during the week commencing 29th June by our maintenance team. You are…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 26 June 2026.
Lock 67 , Little Bedwyn Lock and Lock 68 Oakhill Down Lock.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
2 days
From 17 July 2026
Reopened 19 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 68, Oakhill Down Lock to Lock 67, Little Bedwyn Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Vandalism
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that due to low water levels, the pound between lock 67 and 68 is closed to navigation to allow water levels to recover. It has been identified that there has been deliberate misuse of the lock, which has contributed to the current situation and has…
CRT's only update, 17 July 2026.
CLOSED - Kirkstall, Forge and Newlay Locks
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
2 days
From 23 July 2026
Reopened 25 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 13, Newlay Top Lock to Lock 7, Kirkstall Little Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Vandalism
- Asset
- Canal or river
Our local team has attended site and assessed the water levels along this section of the canal. While levels have improved since the temporary closure was put in place, they have not yet recovered sufficiently to allow navigation to reopen safely. To ensure there is enough water…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 July 2026.
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.
Lock 8 Aqueduct Lock Closed due to damaged paddle
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
1 day
From 11 June 2025
Reopened 12 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 8, Aqueduct Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Our engineers have confirmed that this has been repaired and the lock is back in operation.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 12 June 2025.
Between Bridge 205 & Bridge 206
Trent & Mersey CanalNorth West
1 day
From 16 June 2025
Reopened 17 June 2025
- Where
- Bridge 206, Bradley Meadow Bridge to Aqueduct, Bridge 205 Little Leigh
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Navigation is closed between Bridge 205 and Bridge 206, Bradley Meadow Bridge, on the Trent & Mersey Canal due to a windblown tree. Our contractors have been informed, and we await their attendance. An update will be provided by Wednesday 18 June.
CRT's only update, 16 June 2025.
Victoria Bridge.
Gloucester & Sharpness CanalWales and South West
1 day
From 1 July 2025
Reopened 2 July 2025
- Where
- Victoria Basin Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Due to the current hot weather, Victoria Swing Bridge will be closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The bridge will reopen once temperatures have dropped to a safe level. You are welcome to contact us at…
CRT's only update, 1 July 2025.
Thornes Lock - Failed Paddle
Calder & Hebble NavigationYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 24 July 2025
Reopened 25 July 2025
- Where
- Lock 27, Thornes
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
The team have attended site to attend the paddle at Thornes Lock. The paddle has been swapped but the repair was not sufficient enough to create a seal, making it unsafe to operate. The Lock has been closed as a result. We will update this notice by 3pm on Friday, 25th July.
CRT's only update, 24 July 2025.
Navigation Closure, Lock 46, Isis Lock
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 21 September 2025
Reopened 22 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 46, Isis Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Our team are assessing the damage and an update will be posted once they've reported back the results.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 22 September 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.
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.
Loco Bridge - unoperable due to a key stuck in the lock. - Fixed and operational
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 2 July 2026
Reopened 3 July 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Bridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Lift bridge
M&E attended early this morning and the issue has been resolved. The Loco lift bridge is operational.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 3 July 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.
Kings Road Lock - Closure
Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)Yorkshire and North East
1 day
From 13 July 2026
Reopened 14 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 3, Kings Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Due to divers being on site at Birkwood Lock today, Kings Road Lock will be closed until tomorrow morning, Tuesday 14th July. This is to maintain water levels in the short pound between Kings Road and Birkwood Locks. The lock will reopen at 08:00 tomorrow.
CRT's only update, 13 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.
Wykewell Lift Bridge & Moors Swing Bridge - Planned power outage
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 13 August 2025
Reopened 13 August 2025
- Where
- Wykewell Lift Bridge to Moores Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Swing bridge
We have been informed by Northern Powergrid that there will be a planned power outage in the Thorne area on Wednesday, 13th August between 0800 - 1700. Please note that Wykewell Lift and Moores Swing bridges will not be operational during the power outage.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2025.
Upper Lode Lock.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
same day
From 24 September 2025
Reopened 24 September 2025
- Where
- Upper Lode Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Upper Lode Lock will be closed on Wednesday 24th September from 8:00am until 6:00pm due to a loss of electrical supply. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. You are welcome to contact us at…
CRT's only update, 18 September 2025.
Lock 60 Crofton Lock - Lock 54 Cadley Lock.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
same day
From 19 September 2025
Reopened 19 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 60, Crofton Lock to Lock 54, Cadley Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Canal or river
We would like to inform you that Crofton Flight was closed at 1:30pm today due to the pound being drained, as a result of the gate being left open. Our Operations Team are aware and will be on site to assess the situation. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and…
CRT's only update, 19 September 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.
Tottenham Lock
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
same day
From 15 February 2026
Reopened 15 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 17, Tottenham Lock, Eastern Side
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Lock
A swan has become trapped within the lock gate. The Swan Sanctuary are attending to try to rescue it. The lock will be out of operation until the swan can be rescued.
CRT's only update, 15 February 2026.
Lock 101 Sheffield Lock to Lock 102 Garston Lock.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
9 days
From 1 June 2026
Ended 10 June 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 102, Garston Lock to Lock 101, Sheffield Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Further to the notice below, we would like to advise customers that Garston Lock is open, however please note that it currently takes 15 minutes to refill. Further repair works are scheduled to begin during the W/C 8th June. We will provide additional details and timings later…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 June 2026.
Gloucester Lock 2.
River Severn Navigation, Gloucester & Sharpness CanalWales and South West
18 days
From 29 June 2026
Ended 17 July 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that the essential maintenance works currently taking place at Gloucester Lock 2 are taking longer than originally planned to complete. During the installation of the refurbished stop plank channels, several unforeseen issues were encountered which have delayed…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 10 July 2026.
Ufton Swingbridge.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
same day
From 26 May 2026
Reopened 26 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 25A, Ufton Swingbridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Please be aware that Scottish & Southern Electricity will be carrying out a planned power outage which will affect Ufton Swingbridge on Tuesday 26th May between 9am to 4pm. You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to…
CRT's only update, 26 May 2026.
Tyle Mill Swingbridge.
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
same day
From 26 May 2026
Reopened 26 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 23, Tyle Mill Swingbridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Please be aware that Scottish & Southern Electricity will be carrying out a planned power outage which will affect Tyle Mill Swingbridge on Tuesday 26th May between 9am to 4pm. You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to…
CRT's only update, 26 May 2026.
CLOSED - Bridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge, Leeds & Liverpool
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 27 May 2026
Reopened 27 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Swing bridge
M&E have attended site and resolved the issue with the swing bridge. The bridge is now back open for navigation.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 27 May 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.
Northern Powergrid planned outage at Kirkhouse Green Bridge on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 19 August 2026
- Where
- Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge 4
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Kirkhouse Green Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Northern Powergrid Planned outage at Low Lane Bridge on Wed 19th August from 08:30 - 16:30hrs
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 19 August 2026
- Where
- Low Lane Swing Bridge 2
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Low Lane Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Northern Powergrid planned outage to Top Lane Bridge on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs - 16:30hrs
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 19 August 2026
- Where
- Top Lane Lift Bridge 3
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Top Lane Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Lock 12, Hazelford Lock
River TrentEast Midlands
same day
From 12 September 2026
Ended 12 September 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 12, Hazelford Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Due to an issue with the self-operational pedestals, Hazelford lock will be closed to boating traffic overnight. The lock will be open to traffic with the assistance of our on duty lock keepers between the hours of 0900-1630hrs.
CRT's only update, 12 September 2026.
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