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Tuesday 9th February 2010

Stoppages Results

Kennet & Avon Canal »
01 Sep 2004 until further notice

Advice: Lock 107, Blakes Lock

Associated Regional Office: Non BW Region

From 1 September 2004, river users are advised that assisted passage from lock staff will not always be available. The lock will remain available for public operation. If the lock is unmanned, BW windlasses, keys and pump-out cards may be obtained from the 'Fisherman's Cottage' public house, located immediately upstream of Blakes Lock, from 12 noon until 10:30pm daily.

(Enquiries: 08708 506 506)

 
19 Oct 2009 - 31 Mar 2010

Advice: Bridge 59 American Tank - Newbury

Associated Regional Office: Kennet & Avon Waterways
Works will be ongoing to pump water into the canal from a development in Newbury. Two pipes have been connected to the centre support of Bridge 59 American Tank.

Boaters are advised to proceed with caution and follow instructions given on information signs when navigating within this area.

(Enquiries: 01380 722859)

 
04 Jan 2010 - 26 Mar 2010

Stoppage: Caen Hill Flight (Locks 28,29,30,32,34,35,39,43)

Associated Regional Office: Kennet & Avon Waterways

UPDATE (08 February 2010): Due to a delay in the commencement of the stoppage works due to the inclement weather, please note the revised stoppage end date of 26th March 2010.


Installing new gates and repairs to towpath along flight. Also repairs to towpath bank between locks 43 and 44.
Winding upstream at Devizes Wharf, downstream below Marsh Lane bridge.

(Enquiries: 01380 722859)

The towpath is also closed

 
04 Jan 2010 - 26 Feb 2010

Stoppage: Hungerford Marina

Associated Regional Office: Kennet & Avon Waterways

Connection of new Marina (3rd Party). Works to include clay dam installations, bank protection, and bed profiling.
A four week window is required within this period - dates provisional pending final design and construction contract. Winding upstream below Froxfield Lower lock, downstream the east of Hungerford Rd Bridge.

(Enquiries: 01380 722859)

 
25 Jan 2010 - 26 Feb 2010

Stoppage: Dukes Bridge, Reading

Associated Regional Office: Kennet & Avon Waterways

UPDATE (21 January 2010): Please note that due to the recent inclement weather and a revisal to the original scope of works the stoppage dates have had to be revised.

The description of works:

Bridge repairs are being undertaken by the Local Authority. In addition, this opportunity will be taken to undertake improvements to the navigation (fendering works etc). These stoppage dates coincide with planned Environment Agency works to Blake’s Lock; Blake’s Lock will be closed for the same period. Undertaking both projects at the same time should significantly reduce disruption to navigation.


Bridge repairs are being undertaken by the Local Authority. In addition, this opportunity will be taken to undertake improvements to the navigation (fendering works etc). These stoppage dates coincide with planned Environment Agency works to Blake’s Lock; Blake’s Lock will be closed for the same period. Undertaking both projects at the same time should significantly reduce disruption to navigation.

(Enquiries: 01380 722859)

 

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