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Sunday 21st March 2010

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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

 
10 - 25 Mar 2010

Stoppage: Park Road Bridge

Associated Regional Office: Kennet & Avon Waterways

UPDATE (09 March 2010): The stoppage published for the closure of the Park Road Bridge in Devizes yesterday was incorrect, for which we must apologise. This has now been been revised.

Works to Park Road Bridge will take place during March 2010, however, the canal will remain open to navigation at all times.

Thank you all for your patience in order that we can carry out these essential masonry repair works.


UPDATE (09 March 2010): The stoppage published for the closure of the Park Road Bridge in Devizes yesterday was incorrect, for which we must apologise. This has now been been revised. Please note the new dates for which the canal will be closed to navigation.

Work will continue after the 25th March 2010 but the canal will be open to navigation.

Thank you all for your patience in order that we can carry out these essential masonry repair works.


Due to essential maintenance works Park Road Bridge will be closed to navigation commencing on Wednesday 10th March 2009 at 08.00am.

Closure anticipated to last for up to four weeks.

Please ensure that should you wish to cruise during this period you are moored east of Park Road bridge prior to the specified time.

(Enquiries: 01380.722859)

 

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