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All closures / Why they close / Maintenance
Maintenance
Cruising-season closures outside CRT's winter programme, filed this way: 21 in June to August 2026 against 4 a year earlier, up by more than chance would produce; tested on its own, not among the trends page's findings. How a change is tested.
- On record
- 59 notices since May 2025: 57 closures, 1 restriction and 1 not yet started
In force today
3 closures filed this way are in force today, longest shut first. Filter the explorer to them.
| Canal | Where | Since | Days shut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Narrow Canal | Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock to Lock 31 East | 15 June 2026 | 103 |
| Oxford Canal | Lock 33, Aynho Weir Lock | 17 August 2026 | 40 |
| Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, River Severn Navigation | Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Bridge 13, Haw Bridge | 25 September 2026 | 1 |
By canal
34 canals have had a closure filed this way. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| Lee Navigation | 5 |
| Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line | 4 |
| Calder & Hebble Navigation | 4 |
| Grand Union Canal | 4 |
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | 4 |
| Limehouse Basin | 4 |
| Erewash Canal | 3 |
| Regent's Canal | 3 |
| Chesterfield Canal | 2 |
| Huddersfield Narrow Canal | 2 |
| New Junction Canal | 2 |
| River Trent | 2 |
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Every closure on record
Showing 57 closures and 1 restriction CRT filed as “Maintenance”.
Rank by
Population
14 closures are in neither group: 13 unplanned with no day in the cruising season since May 2025, and 1 not started yet.
Status
Duration
Cause
Asset affected
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.
What causes them
closure-days by causeclosures by causeWhat fails
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
From 15th June - Lock 1E to Lock 31E will be closed.
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
103 days
From 15 June 2026
No reopening date
Still shut
- Where
- Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock to Lock 31 East
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Works taking place at Slaithwaite Reservoir have necessitated a drawdown of reservoir levels that has been ongoing for several months. With recent warm, dry weather and an increase in boat movement on the canal, we have insufficient water resources to maintain navigation for the…
CRT's only update, 29 May 2026. 120 days without another.
Kegworth Flood Lock 57
River SoarEast Midlands
53 days
From 1 September 2025
Reopened 24 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 57 - Kegworth Shallow Flood Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Over the last two years, planned work on the River Soar over the winter period has been severely impacted by flooding. To give us the best chance of completing the planned double lock gate replacement at Kegworth Lock we are moving this work forward to start on 1st September…
CRT's only update, 24 July 2025.
Turnerwood Lock 37
Chesterfield CanalYorkshire and North East
49 days
From 1 September 2025
Reopened 20 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 37, Turnerwood Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Lock
We will be carrying out essential works to replace the top and bottom lock gates at Turnerwood Lock 37 on the Chesterfield Canal. The gates have reached the end of their serviceable life, and replacement is necessary to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the…
CRT's only update, 1 August 2025.
Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Ayhno lock 33 , Adderbury
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
40 days
From 17 August 2026
Due to reopen 2 October 2026
Still shut
- Where
- Lock 33, Aynho Weir Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Lock 33 is being closed due to drought conditions, whilst this is in place we will be completely a 2027 stoppage to change both top and bottom lock gates and stop plank groves. There will be review points throughout the works if conditions change and they canal is to re-open.…
CRT's only update, 10 August 2026. 47 days without another.
Don Aqueduct
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
39 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 12 December 2025
- Where
- Don Aqueduct
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Essential maintenance work will be taking place on both guillotine locks at Don Aqueduct. As part of these works, our engineering teams will be replacing the steel lifting cables which operate the guillotine lock gates. This maintenance is critical to ensuring the continued safe…
CRT's only update, 17 September 2025.
Stamp End Lock 1
River WithamEast Midlands
31 days
From 17 October 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
- Where
- Lock 1, Stamp End Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Unfortunately, a delay with the supply of material needed for the work to Stamp End Lock has meant that work will not be finished on Monday 3rd November as originally planned. We will update this notice by Monday 17th November or sooner if we have more information.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 31 October 2025.
Lock 7, Railway Lock
Caldon CanalWest Midlands
24 days
From 29 September 2025
Reopened 23 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 7 Railway Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
As part of the ongoing National Grouting Programme, lock grouting works are scheduled to take place at Lock 7, Railway Lock from Monday 29th September to Thursday 23rd October. These works will involve the injection of grout from the towpath side of the lock chamber wall to a…
CRT's only update, 9 September 2025.
Lock 5, City Road Lock
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
23 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 26 November 2025
- Where
- Islington Tunnel to Lock 5, City Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Lock
Unfortunately, this stoppage has been further delayed due to challenges encountered when fitting the balance beams and paddle gearing to the new gates. The stoppage will now finish at 4:00 pm on 26 November. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 25 November 2025.
PLANNED CLOSURE - Bridge 181 Snaygill Swing Bridge
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
16 days
From 5 May 2026
Reopened 21 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Notice – Bridge 181 (Snaygill Swing Bridge) Please be advised that Bridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge, will be closed from Tuesday 5th May to Friday 22nd May. Essential works have been scheduled during this period, including pintle refurbishment and bearing replacement, due to…
CRT's only update, 27 April 2026.
Carpenters Road Lock LO-001-002 Old River Lea
Old River LeaLondon and South East
5 days
From 30 May 2025
Reopened 4 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 1a, Carpenter's Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Due to an equipment failure at Carpenters Road Lock it is anticipated that the lock will be out of service until at least Friday 6 June 2025.
CRT's only update, 30 May 2025.
Bridge 188, Grange Swing Bridge - Planned Closure
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
4 days
From 23 June 2025
Reopened 27 June 2025
- Where
- Bridge 188, Grange Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Works commencing 23.06.2025 for 5 days. Bridge will be in canal closed position but the footpath over the bridge is also closed. Works are being carried out due to some additional funding as part of the Silsden to Kildwick towpath works, these works needed to be carried out…
CRT's only update, 13 June 2025.
Shardlow Lock 2
Trent & Mersey CanalEast Midlands
4 days
From 1 December 2025
Reopened 5 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 2, Shardlow Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Repairs will be undertaken at Shardlow Lock 2 from Monday 1st December starting 8:00am through to Friday 5th December finishing at 4:00pm. The repairs are to extend the life of the top gate mitre post on the offside.
CRT's only update, 10 November 2025.
West Stockwith Lock
Chesterfield CanalYorkshire and North East
4 days
From 14 September 2026
Reopened 18 September 2026
- Where
- Lock 65, West Stockwith Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Lock 65, West Stockwith Lock will be closed to navigation to allow essential refurbishment works to be carried out on the lock gates. The works include refurbishment of the gate hydraulic cylinders, together with renewal of the associated hydraulic…
CRT's only update, 25 August 2026.
Whitley Lock
Aire & Calder Navigation Main LineYorkshire and North East
3 days
Fully shut 3 of CRT's 4 days
From 18 July 2025
Reopened 22 July 2025
- Where
- Lock 12, Whitley Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Thanks to the operatives, the top gates at Whitley lock have now been repaired and the lock is once again fully operational.
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 22 July 2025.
Navigation Closure - Grand Union Canal, Lock 100, Brentford Lock, Brentford
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
3 days
From 16 January 2026
Reopened 19 January 2026
- Where
- Lock 100A, Brentford Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Due to a technical fault with the lock powerpack, Brentford lock is currently inoperable. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time.
CRT's only update, 16 January 2026.
Between Catshill Junction and Rushall Lock 1
Daw End Canal, Rushall CanalWest Midlands
3 days
From 11 February 2026
Reopened 14 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Top Lock Rushall
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that navigation will be closed for four days from Wednesday 11 February between Catshill Junction and Rushall Lock 1. This stoppage is required to allow for the inspection of safety gates and the installation of a coffer dam. Thank you for your patience while…
CRT's only update, 20 January 2026.
Hertford Union - Middle Lock
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
3 days
From 6 February 2026
Reopened 9 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Top Lock to Lock 2, Middle Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Lock
Clarification, Please be advised that the navigation is currently closed due to an obstruction blocking the lock gates from closing fully. The bottom pound will need to be lowered to access fully and the mooring within the bottom pound will need to be vacated by 8am on the 9th…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 6 February 2026.
CLOSED -Selby Toll Road Bridge - Unable to swing
River OuseYorkshire and North East
3 days
From 8 June 2026
Reopened 11 June 2026
- Where
- Selby Toll Road Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Swing bridge
We have been advised by North Yorkshire County Council that Selby Toll Road Bridge has developed a mechanical fault and is currently unable to swing. As a result, the bridge is closed to all navigation traffic until further notice while the issue is investigated and repaired. We…
CRT's only update, 8 June 2026.
Shipley Lock 72
Erewash CanalEast Midlands
2 days
From 15 December 2025
Reopened 17 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 72 - Shipley Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Lock
Repairs will be undertaken at Shipley Lock 72 from Monday 15th December starting 8:00am through to Wednesday 17th December finishing at 4:00pm. The repairs will address the rotted heel post located on the upstream offside gate and will involve fitting a steel collar to guard…
CRT's only update, 10 November 2025.
Trent Lock 60
Erewash CanalEast Midlands
2 days
From 17 December 2025
Reopened 19 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 60 - Trent Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Lock
Repairs will be undertaken at Trent Lock 60 from Wednesday 17th December starting 8:00am through to Friday 19th December finishing at 4:00pm. The repairs will address the rotted heel post located on the downstream offside gate and will involve fitting a steel collar to guard…
CRT's only update, 10 November 2025.
Tottenham Lock Eastern & Western Side, Lee Navigation
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
2 days
Fully shut 2 of CRT's 3 days
From 22 June 2026
Reopened 25 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 17, Tottenham Lock, Eastern Side to Lock 17, Tottenham Lock, Western Side
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
We're pleased to let you know that the essential maintenance works have now been successfully completed, and the lock is fully open to navigation once again. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation while our team carried out these important works.
Latest of 6 CRT updates, 25 June 2026.
Tottenham Lock
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
2 days
From 4 July 2026
Reopened 6 July 2026
- Where
- Lee Navigation - 010
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Lock 17, Tottenham Lock, on the Lee Navigation is closed due to mechanical faults. This will be reviewed on Monday the 6th of July. Apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
CRT's only update, 4 July 2026.
Temporary Closure - Limehouse Lock
Limehouse BasinLondon and South East
2 days
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 21 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Limehouse Lock will now be closed to all passages from Wednesday 19th August to Friday 21st August. We appreciate your understanding on the change to the previously published dates and thank you for your cooperation.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 4 August 2026.
Hazelford Lock - River Trent
River TrentEast Midlands
1 day
From 7 May 2025
Reopened 8 May 2025
- Where
- Lock 12, Hazelford Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Due to a fault with lock gate 3, Hazelford Lock is currently out of action. We will be on site tomorrow morning, in the meantime please do not operate the lock until we have been able to resolve the fault. We will update this notice by 12pm tomorrow or sooner if we have more…
CRT's only update, 7 May 2025.
Lock 11 Lee Navigation Waltham Town
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
1 day
From 9 June 2025
Reopened 10 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 11, Waltham Town Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
We have received a report from a customer that the upstream gates at Waltham Town Lock are failing to close completely and that the lock chamber cannot be emptied. We will be attending as a priority on Tuesday morning (10/6/25) to fix.
CRT's only update, 9 June 2025.
Navigation Closure, Lock 5, City Road Lock
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 30 June 2025
Reopened 1 July 2025
- Where
- Lock 5, City Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Following a recent site visit, we regret to inform you that the lock will remain closed for the foreseeable future. We understand this may be disappointing news and appreciate your patience while we work on a resolution. We'll share a further update with more details by midday…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 30 June 2025.
LK 56 Top Side Lock(pink house)
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 20 January 2026
Reopened 21 January 2026
- Where
- Lock 55, Rising Sun to Lock 56
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Our Regional Reactive and Asset teams have identified leakage through ground paddle frames that are causing water loss and water resource issues, resulting in regular low levels in the pound between locks 55 and 56. A lock head dewatering with stop plank installation will be…
CRT's only update, 5 December 2025.
Aylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal), Lock 7, Wilstone near Tring
Aylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal)London and South East
1 day
From 28 February 2026
Reopened 1 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 1 to Lock 7
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
To help maintain water levels within the Aylesbury Arm and in particular, between Locks 6 and 7, repairs are required to the single top gate at Lock 7 to reduce water loss through the gate planking. Top stop plank Installation and lock head dewatering will be required to carry…
CRT's only update, 19 February 2026.
Woodlesford Lock
Aire & Calder Navigation Main LineYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 30 March 2026
Reopened 31 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 5, Woodlesford Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Woodlesford Lock will be closed for passage from 08:00 on Monday 30th until 18:00 on Tuesday 31st March. This is to allow the Operations Team to fit replacement anchors.
CRT's only update, 27 March 2026.
Navigation Closure - Grand Union Canal, Hanwell Flight between lock 90 and 97 , Hanwell
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 8 April 2026
Reopened 9 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 90, Norwood Top Lock to Lock 97, Hanwell Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
To aid the Hanwell side pond restoration project, the Hanwell Flight will be closed off from 4pm Wednesday 8th until 2pm Thursday 9th. Moor up before or after the flight and wait for it to be reopened. If within the flight at time of closure, moor up on the long pound between 91…
CRT's only update, 8 April 2026.
Lock 42E to Lock 41E - closed due to Silt removal.
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 22 April 2026
Reopened 23 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 41 East to Lock 42 East
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Canal or river
The local team are undertaking silt removal from Lock 41E to Lock 42E so a navigation closure is needed to be in place. This will also impact pedestrian access on the towpath between these two locks as the towpath will be worked upon to act as a platform to retrieve the silt…
CRT's only update, 22 April 2026.
Pound between Greens Lock 68 and Potters Lock 69
Erewash CanalEast Midlands
1 day
From 30 April 2026
Reopened 1 May 2026
- Where
- Lock 69 - Potters Lock to Lock 68 - Greens Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Cause not stated
- Asset
- Canal or river
The navigation will be closed between Greens Lock 68 and Potters Lock 69 on the Erewash Canal on Thursday 30th April for emergency works. Please do not navigate this stretch during this time. We hope to finish by 4pm and will update this notice when the works are complete.
CRT's only update, 29 April 2026.
Navigation Restriction - Huddersfield Broad Canal, Between lock 8 and Lock 9, Fartown - Culvert repairs completed at 2pm today - navigation reopen 2pm onwards.
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 20 May 2026
Reopened 21 May 2026
- Where
- Lock 9, Red Doles Lock to Lock 8, Falls Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Culvert
The Culvert repairs are currently underway and shall be completed by 2pm. The navigation will be open from 2pm onwards.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 21 May 2026.
Salterhebble bottom lock - NOW OPEN
Calder & Hebble NavigationYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 14 June 2026
Reopened 15 June 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Lock 3, Salterhebble Bottom
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Repairs to the guillotine lock at the tail gates of Lock 3, Salterhebble bottom lock have now been completed and the lock is fully operational.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 15 June 2026.
Navigation Closure - Limehouse Basin, Limehouse Lock and Narrow Street Swing Bridge, London
Limehouse BasinLondon and South East
1 day
From 24 June 2026
Reopened 25 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge,Narrow St Swingbridge to Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Limehouse Lock will be closed for essential maintenance on these dates Please plan your passage for an alternate date via the Licensing Portal.
CRT's only update, 16 June 2026.
Lock 19 Old Ford, Lea Navigation
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
1 day
From 20 June 2026
Reopened 21 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 19, Old Ford Lock, Eastern Side
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
We have an intermittent fault on the lock gates/sluices at Lock 19 Old Ford (Lea Navigation) and the lock is currently out of operation. Our operations team will attempt to reset it again tomorrow morning (Sunday 21/6/26). If it does not reset then an engineer will attend on…
CRT's only update, 20 June 2026.
Closed - Bridge 209, Dock Swing Bridge Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 26 June 2026
Reopened 27 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 209, Dock Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Due to the high temperatures causing a malfunction, Bridge 209 – Dock Swing Bridge is currently closed and will be inspected tomorrow, Saturday 27th June. Our team will attend the site in the morning to carry out the necessary checks and ensure the bridge is safe to reopen. We…
CRT's only update, 26 June 2026.
Navigation Closure - Limehouse Basin, Limehouse Lock,
Limehouse BasinLondon and South East
1 day
From 16 July 2026
Reopened 17 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Essential maintenance flushing hydraulic systems on Limehouse Lock. Lock will be closed for two days for essential maintenance
CRT's only update, 1 July 2026.
Sykehouse Lock
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 19 July 2026
Reopened 20 July 2026
- Where
- Sykehouse Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Sykhouse Lock Closure Notice Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 From 3:00 pm on Sunday, 19 July 2026, Sykhouse Lock will be temporarily closed to allow essential maintenance to be carried out on the swing bridge crossing the lock. A member of the Canal & River Trust will be on site from…
CRT's only update, 19 July 2026.
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal & River Severn, Gloucester Lock 2 to Haw Bridge
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, River Severn NavigationWales and South West
1 day
From 25 September 2026
No reopening date
Still shut
- Where
- Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Bridge 13, Haw Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that from Friday 25th September 2026 navigation through Gloucester Dock will be closed due to low water levels and continuing siltation, ahead of the dredging campaign commencing from 5th October 2026. The Trust is urgently reviewing the size and scope of this…
CRT's only update, 22 September 2026. 4 days without another.
Bishops Stortford - above Bridge 50, A11 London Road
River StortLondon and South East
same day
From 9 May 2025
Reopened 9 May 2025
- Where
- Bridge 50, A11 London Road
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that there is a navigation closure in place to enable bank protection works on the 9th of May. There will also be a towpath restriction in place to enable Banksmen to undertake the necessary works between the Bishops Stortford facilities and Bridge 50.
CRT's only update, 7 May 2025.
Lock 9 Brookfoot to Lock 10 Ganny
Calder & Hebble NavigationYorkshire and North East
same day
From 12 September 2025
Reopened 12 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 9, Brookfoot to Lock 10, Ganny
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Our maintenance team need to drain this pound in order to carry out repairs to a failed gate paddle at Ganny Lock. Draw down will commence at 10am and we will re-open navigation by 5pm.
CRT's only update, 12 September 2025.
Manchester Road Bridge
South DockLondon and South East
same day
From 14 February 2026
Reopened 14 February 2026
- Where
- Bridge 1, Manchester Road Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
A one-day stoppage is required to carry out an upgrade to the bridge's electrical supply.
CRT's only update, 9 October 2025.
Bosley Lock Flight, Locks 1 to 12, Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield CanalNorth West
same day
From 5 February 2026
Reopened 5 February 2026
- Where
- Bosley Lock 1 to Bosley Lock 12
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Bosley Lock Flight, Locks 1 to 12, will be closed to navigation between 08:00 and 16:00 on 05 February 2026. Our local team will be onsite at Lock 12 carrying out essential paddle maintenance. We expect the work to be completed by 16:00 on 05 February and, once complete, normal…
CRT's only update, 4 February 2026.
Between Lock 12 Commercial Road and Lock 11 Salmons Lane
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 5 February 2026
Reopened 5 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 11, Salmons Lane Lock to Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Cause not stated
- Asset
- Canal or river
Obstruction blocking canal has developed overnight. Operational colleagues are attending and rectifying this morning. Use alternative route via Hertford Union.
CRT's only update, 5 February 2026.
Lock 28, Stoke Prior
Worcester & Birmingham CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 26 February 2026
Reopened 26 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 23
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Maintenance work is being carried out to felt and board top end gate for water conservation this summer. The local team will be undertaking the works and will be on site to keep customers up to date with the works as they progress. The towpath will remain open.
CRT's only update, 12 February 2026.
Navigation Closure - Grand Union Canal, Hanwell flight - Lock 90 to lock 97, Hanwell
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 30 March 2026
Ended 1 April 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 90, Norwood Top Lock to Lock 97, Hanwell Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
To assist with the restoration of the side ponds along the Hanwell flight, the flight will be closed off at 4pm and reopened at 8am next day on both Monday and Tuesday. This is to ensure the side ponds do not fill with water overnight. Travel during the day through the flight or…
CRT's only update, 30 March 2026.
Foxton Lock Flight
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)East Midlands
same day
From 2 June 2026
Reopened 2 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 8 to Lock 17
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Foxton Lock Flight will be closed between 8am and 12pm on Tuesday 2nd June. We are carrying out an essential repair to the brick work on Lock 15. The flight will reopen for passage at 12pm.
CRT's only update, 26 May 2026.
Between Bridge 72 and 73, Adderley
Shropshire Union CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 8 June 2026
Reopened 8 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 73, Kemps Bridge to Bridge 72, Hawksmoor Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Canal or river
Please be advised that the navigation between Bridge 72 and Bridge 73 on the Shropshire Union Canal is temporarily closed for health and safety reasons. This is to allow contractors to safely remove a dam within the channel. We expect to reopen by 13:00 today. We apologise for…
CRT's only update, 8 June 2026.
Bridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge - no power
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 24 July 2026
Reopened 24 July 2026
- Where
- Bridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Swing bridge
We have been advised by National Grid that there is currently a power outage in the Kildwick area that is expected to continue for the rest of the evening and into the night. Due to this, Bridge 187 Warehouse Swing Bridge cannot be operated by boaters. The issue should be sorted…
CRT's only update, 24 July 2026.
Lemonroyd Lock - Divers on Site 10th August
Aire & Calder Navigation Main LineYorkshire and North East
same day
From 10 August 2026
Reopened 10 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 7, Lemonroyd Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Lemonroyd Lock on Monday 10th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking…
CRT's only update, 30 July 2026.
Lemonroyd Lock - Divers on Site 12th August
Aire & Calder Navigation Main LineYorkshire and North East
same day
From 12 August 2026
Reopened 12 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 7, Lemonroyd Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Lemonroyd Lock on Wednesday, 12th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking…
CRT's only update, 30 July 2026.
Figure of Three Locks - Divers on Site 11th August
Calder & Hebble NavigationYorkshire and North East
same day
From 11 August 2026
Reopened 11 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 23, Figure Of Three Top
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Figure of Three on Tuesday 11th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking…
CRT's only update, 30 July 2026.
Figure of Three Locks - Divers On Site 14th August
Calder & Hebble NavigationYorkshire and North East
same day
From 14 August 2026
Reopened 14 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 23, Figure Of Three Top
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Figure of Three on Friday 14th August, to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking…
CRT's only update, 30 July 2026.
Lock 23 - work to replace the head paddles
Rochdale CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 6 August 2026
Reopened 6 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 23
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Lock 23 will be closed on Thursday August 6th to replace the old head paddles that are needing to be replaced with new paddles. Please do not move in this area and follow any instructions given should your craft be close to the maintenance works. The notice will be update and…
CRT's only update, 5 August 2026.
Lock 14, Enfield Lock
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
same day
From 15 August 2026
Reopened 15 August 2026
- Where
- Lock 13, Enfield Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Lock has a faulty paddle making it inoperable
CRT's only update, 15 August 2026.
Cromwell Lock 15
River TrentEast Midlands
same day
From 8 September 2026
Reopened 8 September 2026
- Where
- Lock 15, Cromwell Lock - Top Chamber to Lock 15, Cromwell Lock - Bottom Chamber
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Lock
Repairs to the middle gate collar at Cromwell Lock 15 will take place on Tuesday 8th September from 8:00am to 5:00pm. During this time, the lock will be closed to boating traffic.
CRT's only update, 4 September 2026.
Thorne Lock - CLOSURE
Stainforth & Keadby CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 24 September 2026
Reopened 24 September 2026
- Where
- Thorne Lock
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Lock
Thorne Lock will be closed to navigation today while essential grouting work is carried out, the electricity supply will be switched off during the works. The lock will reopen as usual at 5 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
CRT's only update, 24 September 2026.
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| Closure | From | Planned |
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| Navigation Closure - Limehouse Lock, Limehouse Basin, London | 14 October 2026 | 2 days |
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