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Restriction: Lock 1, Leeds Lock
Associated Regional Office: Non BW RegionRoberts wharf is to renovated and turned into flats and office accommodation. The works include new bank protection piling at the downstream end of the site, erection of temporary scaffolding for access to repair the face of the building adjacent to the river, and construction of a cantilevered pedestrian walkway out over the river. It is also likely that some stone pitching will be placed to stabilise existing silt banks along the river bank. The works will be marked with lights, cruciforms and buoys and may also be protected with temporary or permanent fendering. Craft should keep clear at all times whilst waiting to enter the lock and accessing the visitor moorings in front of Fearns Wharf. It is not anticipated that navigation will be restricted or stopped at any time, however craft passing the site should be prepared to stop and wait whilst a safe route is cleared if so directed.
(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)
Restriction: Cow Lane Bridge
Associated Regional Office: Non BW RegionThe navigation width is reduced by 3 metres, 150 metres topside of Cow Lane Bridge, towpath side, due to stone pitching works to support existing pile line which has failed.
(Enquiries: 01132 816800)
Restriction: Pollington Lock
Associated Regional Office: BW YorkshireLocking times for leisure vessels limited to 8.00am to 4.00pm weekdays and weekends.
Due to sluice failure on the self operating chamber at Pollington Lock all leisure vessels will, until further notice, be penned by BW Lock Keepers. Please note this restriction will not affect commercial vessels.
Please approach lock with caution and be prepared to follow Lock Keepers instructions.
(Enquiries: 0113 281 6860)
Advice: Original Ferrybridge Bridge
Associated Regional Office: BW YorkshireScaffolding will be erected along the outside of the bridge to give access to the parapets to repair vandalism damage. This will not reduce the available navigable height. Craft should approach with caution and avoid arches if possible where work is ongoing overhead to install or remove scaffolding.
During the works the scaffolding will be enclosed to protect craft from falling tools, materials etc. The work is expected to be completed mid-April.
(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)
Restriction: Lemonroyd Lock Head
Associated Regional Office: BW YorkshireThere is a sunken boat on Head Approach to the Moorings.
Keep wide of Head Approach Moorings until recovery has taken place.
(Enquiries: 0113 281 6860)
Advice: Clarence Dock, Leeds
Associated Regional Office: BW YorkshireClarence Dock is now open! The development consists of visitor, leisure and residential berths. Situated in the centre of Leeds right next to the Royal Armouries, the dock will be surrounded by a wide range of leisure units, in addition to the existing hotel and casino.
Facilities at the site include drinking water, electricity, Elsan disposal, mooring cleats, pump out, refuse disposal, showers and toilets. Leisure moorings are available through the tender system, and residential berths will be available later in the summer.
(Enquiries: 0113 281 6860)
Stoppage: Pollington Lock
Associated Regional Office: BW YorkshireTo enable essential repairs to the sluice mechanisms and the mechanical and electrical installations.
Water levels upstream and downstream of the lock will be maintained to normal levels. Moorings adjacent to the lock.
(Enquiries: 0113 281 6860)
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