Stoppages Results

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)

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)

Stoppage: Bradford On Avon Lock 14

Associated Regional Office: Kennet & Avon Waterways

UPDATE (11 March 2010): Further to the published stoppage from 8th March to 11th March 2010, initial investigations have revealed that Bradford on Avon Lock is in a much worse condition than anticipated. In order to establish the full extent of repair works required it is necessary for the lock to remain closed until Friday 19 March 2010. During this period, a flexible dam will be installed upstream to allow investigation of the lock approach walls and gate forebay. Diving operations may be necessary to complete this work.

This investigation work relates to an effort to address annual water resource related problems associated with Bradford Lock. Pound levels between Bradford and Semington are often low; this investigation seeks to identify the source of this problem. The outcome of the work will be published locally, for information. Note that in conjunction with this survey work, current pumping arrangements and equipment have also been reviewed; an intial outcome is the purchase of new non-return valves that will replace the existing ineffective ones.

Thank you for your continued patience.

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Please note that Lock 14 will be closed to navigation between the hours of 08.00 on 8th March 2010 to 17.00 on 11th March 2010.

This is to allow for the investigation of the pumping chamber and rising main and for replacement of the failed valves in the pumping main. In order for these works to be carried out the lock chamber needs to be dewatered in order to gain access to the lower half of the pump chamber.

Water levels between Semington Lock 15 and Bradford On Avon Lock 14 may be reduced due to lack of water supply. Craft owners should make suitable adjustments when mooring to allow for the fluctuation of water levels.

(Enquiries: 01380.722859)

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.

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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.

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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)