Stoppages Results

Grand Union Canal »

1. Advice: British Waterways' Hatton office

   02 Nov 2009 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: West Midlands Waterways

   Please note that the main BW Hatton office is no longer selling BW merchandise such as licences, pump out cards and BW keys. These can be purchased at Fazeley or online at www.waterscape.com/shop. Alternatively, telephone BW customer services on 0845 6715530.

   (Enquiries: 0845 6715530)

2. Opening Times: Customer Service Facility at Brentford Office

   01 Apr 2010 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   There are is longer British Waterways' customer service facility at Brentford. It is possible to buy service and electricity cards at the Riverside Cafe, unit 1, Brentford Lock - in the plaza behind the Gauging Locks.
   British Waterways customer services are available at the Docklands office. 420 Manchester Road, London E14 9ST
   Contact: enquiries.london@britishwaterways.co.uk or 020 7985 7200, www.waterscape.com.
   Opening hours: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm, weekdays.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

3. Advice: Opposite the Rickmansworth Waste Water Treatment Plant, about 730 m north of Copper Mill Lock (Lock 84

   24 Sep 2010 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Repair of power cable. Works area partly occupies the towpath. The footpath remain open for passing the worksite.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

4. Advice: Blisworth Tunnel - Wide Beam Passage

   06 Jun 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (06 June 2011): Please be advised the original notice displayed the incorrect tunnel length.

   Correct tunnel length: 2812m
   

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   Wide Beam boats wishing to travel through Blisworth Tunnel must book passage.

   Passage is available Monday-Saturday at 8am ONLY and must be booked 48hrs in advance. Passage is not available on Sundays or Bank Holidays

   Unfortunately if you do not make your 8am slot you will have to wait to travel through the tunnel on the next available day. This is to reduce the disruption to other users of the canal needing to travel through the tunnel.

   Tunnel length: 2812m Travel time: 45 minutes (approx.) To book passage please call one of the two contacts: Steve Morgan 07711 796 384 Alex Goode 07917 261 411

   Or alternatively you may wish to send your request to enquiries.southeast@britishwaterways.co.uk

   (Enquiries: Please see description)

5. Advice: Braunston Tunnel - Wide Beam passage

   06 Jun 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   Wide Beam boats wishing to travel through Braunston Tunnel must book passage.

   Passage is available Monday-Saturday at 8am ONLY and must be booked 48hrs in advance. Passage is not available on Sundays or Bank Holidays

   Unfortunately if you do not make your 8am slot you will have to wait to travel through the tunnel on the next available day. This is to reduce the disruption to other users of the canal needing to travel through the tunnel.

   Tunnel length: 1873m
   Travel time: 30 minutes (approx.)
   To book passage please call one of the two contacts:
   Steve Morgan 07711 796 384
   Alex Goode 07917 261 411

   Or alternatively you may wish to send your request to enquiries.southeast@britishwaterways.co.uk

   (Enquiries: Please see description above)

6. Restriction: Winding Hole in Paddington Basin

   15 Jun 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Mooring rings have recently been installed on the pathway at the very end of Paddington Basin, beyond the pontoons. This has been done in advance of planned works to create further visitor berths at this site. These rings should not be used for mooring at this time as this area of waterspace is a winding hole - mooring at this location will reduce the width of the navigation and incur a risk of collision between craft. Customers should moor in alternative berths in the basin or at the Little Venice Visitor Mooring Site nearby. British Waterways are unfortunately unable to accept responsibility for any damage due to collisions resulting from this 'No Mooring' instruction not being followed.

   (Enquiries: 020 7985 7200)

Aylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal) »

1. Stoppage: Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm

   29 Sep 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (22 December 2011): For the duration of the Christmas/New Year period from 23rd December - 3rd January 2012 the Aylesbury Arm will be open to all boating traffic.
   

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   UPDATE (09 December 2011): We are now in the postion to allow essential passage through the Aylesbury Arm via a booking process. This applies to people with moorings on the Aylesbury Arm. To book passage please contact Ian Final 07717 660 205. ----------------------------------------------------

   We have a dredging project commencing imminently on the Aylesbury Arm. In order to ensure these works can continue we need to ensure we have sufficient supply of water for the Aylesbury Arm in order to allow the dredging works to continue. The decision has therefore been taken to close the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. This decision has not been taken lightly and has been delayed for as long as possible in order to understand what impact if any the recent wetter weather would have on replenishing reservoir levels. The Aylesbury Arm will be locked with no access or egress as from Thursday 29th September 2011 at 09.00 Hours. At this moment in time we are anticipating that it will remain closed until after the winter stoppage current scheduled to end on 16th December 2011.

   (Enquiries: Ian Final 07717 660 205)

Grand Union Canal »

1. Restriction: Grand Union Canal Cowroast Lock 46

   26 Oct 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   On going vandalism is leaving canal pounds empty and wasting limited water resources. For this reason Lock 46 will only be open between 8:30am - 4:30pm daily as of 26th October 2011.

   We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

   (Enquiries: Ian Final 07717 660 205)

Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal) »

1. Opening Times: Jena Customer Services

   22 Dec 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Jena will close on Thursday 22nd 2011, Christmas break will then follow with the Docklands office(420 Manchester Road E14 9ST) being the new front of house 5 days a week 09.30-4.30 Monday – Friday from January 3rd 2012.

   Facility cards can be purchased from the Waterside cafe in Little Venice Pool.

   For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the customer service team: enquiries.london@britishwaterways.co.uk or 020 7985 7200

   (Enquiries: 020 7985 7200)

Grand Union Canal »

1. Stoppage: Winkwell Swingbridge. Bridge 147

   04 Jan 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

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   This stoppage has been cancelled.

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (12 December 2011): Following investigation of the works to be carried out, it has been identified that a full stoppage is not required.
   Works will be carried out with only short restrictions to navigation.
   

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   Refurbishment of mechanical and electrical operating components. Repairs to bridge decking.

   Refurbishment of mechanical and electrical components. Repairs to bridge decking.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

2. Stoppage: Cosgrove Iron Trunk Aqueduct

   04 Jan 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (17 January 2012): The works to the aqueduct are now being carried out without dewatering the canal. However, boats being used by the contractor will be blocking the canal to navigation.
   It is possible that limited passage may be possible, but British Waterways are unable to guarantee this.
   For the purposes of journey planning please assume the canal is closed.
   

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   UPDATE (12 December 2011): For the first 2 weeks of this project, works will be taking place without dewatering the canal. It is possible that limited passage may be possible during this period, but British Waterways are unable to guarantee this. For the purposes of journey planning please assume the canal is closed. ----------------------------------------------------

   Repairs to leaks in the Iron Trunk Aqueduct.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

   The towpath is also closed

Northampton Arm (Grand Union Canal) »

1. Stoppage: Northampton Arm Locks 1 to 17

   09 Jan 2012 - 10 Feb 2012

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (19 January 2012): In order to carry out additional repairs to leaking lock gates, this stoppage will be extended until 10 February 2012.
   The additional repairs are aimed at reducing water losses down the Northampton Arm and hence conserving water for the main summer boating season. The repairs are particularly important due to the continued period of regional drought.
   We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
   

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   Stoppage history:
   

   Replacement of top gate at Lock 10 and bottom gates at Lock 14. General repairs to other lock gates and lock structures.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

Grand Union Canal »

1. Stoppage: Tring Summit-Lock 39 Startops Reservoir-Bluebells Cafe and Lock 49 - Northchurch

   11 Jan 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (10 January 2012): In response to customer requests for a longer window to exit the affected area, we have extended the period that the section between Cowroast Marina and Lock 39 will remain open for use.

   As planned, planks will be installed at Cowroast Marina during the morning of Thursday 12 January. This means that by the end of Wednesday 11 January, boats must be on the correct side of the Cowroast planks or within the planked off area if applicable. At this time, we will stop feeding water to the Tring Summit from the reservoirs.

   Between 9am and 12pm on Saturday 14 January, British Waterways staff will man locks to assist and marshal boats out of the section between the planks north of Cowroast Marina and Lock 39. All boats wishing to leave the area will have to move north and exit through Lock 39 by 12pm on Saturday, to avoid being grounded within the lowered section. At this time, Lock 39 will be locked. We would ask that any boats which are able to move out of the section before this date do so as soon as possible, to avoid undue congestion on Saturday.

   Many thanks for your assistance.

   Please click on 'Show History' within Waterscape to read other important information about this stoppage
   

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   Due to ongoing extremely dry conditions and to protect very low reservoir stocks - we will be lowering the operating levels of the Tring summit by 300mm from Wednesday 11th January 2012 (am).

   Whilst the volume of water required for lock operations is low this time of year, a feed from the reservoir group and from groundwater sources has still been required to maintain the canal at the normal operational level. The current demand on reservoirs and groundwater sources will, if maintained, increase the risk of having depleted water resources during the 2012 main boating season.

   The immediate affected area is between :- Lock 39, Startops Reservoir/Bluebells Café, and Lock 49, Northchurch (NB. there is a full stoppage already planned at Lock 49 from 23/01 to 03/02)

   The above section will be CLOSED to through traffic and moored boats* from Wed 11th Jan(am) until further notice.

   Reduced operating levels (300mm min) will not allow boats to safely moor or navigate the section. A short section at Cowroast will be contained at normal levels through the implementation of stop planks (between Lock 46 and New Ground Bridge, no. 136).

   This will afford stability (although immobility for moorers at Cowroast long term site and the marina). The 2 locks (Lock 39 & 49) will be locked throughout, as others may be within the affected area to avoid losses through misuse.

   Aylesbury Arm, will continue to be locked against navigation and open to essential traffic only. The operating levels of the Arm itself will be subject to further review and the aim of 'bulk' movement of essential boat traffic will be the aim to reduce lockage. Additional local arrangements will be in place with Bulbourne dry dock to facilitate a restricted occasional access.

   (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

Northampton Arm (Grand Union Canal) »

1. Advice: Grand Union Canal - Northampton Arm Lock 17

   13 Jan 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   A BW key is required for entering the Northampton Arm from the River Nene. A key must be purchased in advance from any of the Waterway offices or online via Waterscape.

   Beware of changes in River levels as you enter the River Nene. For further information, contact the Environment Agency Floodline: 0845 9881188

   (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

Grand Union Canal »

1. Advice: Grand Union Canal - Braunston Stop House

   13 Jan 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   Opening times - Friday 10am - 4pm

   (Enquiries: Trish Fox 01908 681 277)

2. Advice: Grand Union Canal Lock 19 Stoke Bruerne Slipway

   13 Jan 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   For access via the slipway at Stoke Bruerne Lock 19 please email your request to enquiries.southeast@britishwaterways.co.uk

   (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

3. Advice: Grand Union Canal - Gayton Yard Slipway

   13 Jan 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   For access via the slipway at Gayton Yard please email your request to enquiries.southeast@britishwaterways.co.uk

   (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

4. Advice: Grand Union Canal - Winkwell Swing Bridge (Bridge 147)

   13 Jan 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   Winkwell Swing Bridge is push-button operated and a BW key is required. A key must be purchased in advance from any of the Waterway offices or online via Waterscape.

   (Enquiries: 01908 302 500)

5. Restriction: Bridge 147, Winkwell Swingbridge

   23 Jan 2012 - 30 Mar 2012

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   Works are required to repair the bridge decking plus mechanical and electical components.
   Whilst repairs are carried out there may be short delays with boats having to wait for no more than 2 hours. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

6. Stoppage: Mentmore Wharf 2 Marina

   01 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

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   This stoppage has been cancelled.

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (30 January 2012): Due to delays with the planning consent for this marina development, this stoppage has now been cancelled.
   

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   UPDATE (09 December 2011): Further information with regard to this marina development has shown that this stoppage will now commence no earlier than 1st February 2012. ----------------------------------------------------

   Works relate to the connection of a new lay-by marina development to the canal.

   Works relate to the connection of a new marina development to the canal.

   Works relate to the connection of a new marina development with the canal.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

7. Stoppage: Sappi Graphics, Nash Mills

   01 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   Third party works to install a footbridge over the canal.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

8. Stoppage: Stoke Bruerne Locks 14 to 20

   06 - 24 Feb 2012

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   UPDATE (19 January 2012): Due to a requirement to carry out additional gate leak repairs at the Northampton Arm stoppage, this stoppage at Stoke Bruerne will now commence on 6 February 2012. Works will still be completed as planned on 24 February 2012.

   The change in our plans is as a result of the reprioritisation of lock gate leaks due to the continued period of regional drought.
   

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   Repairs to lock gates to stop leaks plus general repairs to lock gates and lock structures. Heritage repair by contract of waterway wall below Lock 19.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

9. Stoppage: Winkwell Lock 60

   06 - 24 Feb 2012

   Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

   Replacement of top and bottom gates. General repairs to lock structure.

   
   Stoppage history:
   

   Replacement of top and bottom gates. General repairs to lock structures.

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

10. Advice: Grand Union Canal Cosgrove Lock Car Park

    13 - 24 Feb 2012

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    To allow works to improve Cosgrove Lock Car Park, it will be necessary to close it completely to vehicle access during this period.
    Works will start on 13th February and will be complete by 24th February. All cars will be required to vacate the car park prior to the start date.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    (Enquiries: James Clifton 01908 302 500)

11. Stoppage: Welsh Road Lock 18

    13 - 24 Feb 2012

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Repairs to lock gates to stop leaks plus general repairs to lock structure.

    
    Stoppage history:
    

    Repairs to lock gates to stop leaks. General repairs to lock structure.

    Repairs to lock gates to stop leaks. General repairs to lock structures.

    (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

12. Stoppage: Bascote Lock 17, Grand Union Canal

    27 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Due to ongoing drought conditions, we will be carrying out additional winter stoppage works at Bascote Lock 17. These works are required to reduce water losses through the gates and paddles and are necessary to try to conserve water for the main 2012 summer boating season.

    Works will take place between 27 February and 9 March 2012.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    (Enquiries: 01908 302500)

13. Stoppage: Fishery Lock 63

    27 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Repair to leaking bottom gates plus general repairs to top gates and lock structure.

    
    Stoppage history:
    

    Repair to leaking bottom gates. General repairs to top gates and lock structure.

    (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

14. Stoppage: Braunston Locks 1 to 6

    27 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

    Associated Regional Office: South East Waterways

    Repairs to lock gates to stop leaks plus general repairs to lock structures

    (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal) »

1. Restriction: Kensal Green to Paddington Basin

   03 Jul 2012 - 10 Sep 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   As part of the Olympic security requirements access to and navigation between Kensal Green and Paddington Basin will need to be pre-arranged with ourselves, further details may be found at;
   http://www.waterscape.com/features-and-articles/news/3190/plan-ahead-for-your-olympic-boating-summer

   http://www.waterscape.com/in-your-area/london/olympic-moorings

   For all enquiries relating to restrictions on Londons Waterways during the Olympics please email olymoorings@britishwaterways.co.uk

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7315)