Stoppages Results

River Lee »

1. Advice: Under Follies Bridge - top end of the River Lee

   14 Oct 2009 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: BW London

   Please be advised to approach Follies Bridge with care when winding as there is an obstruction in the water - we hope to have this removed as soon as possible.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

2. Restriction: Footbridge beneath Lea Bridge Road bridge

   04 Apr 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   The footbridge below Lea Bridge Road Bridge will be closed for maintenance and repair. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

3. Advice: Old Ford Lock sanitatry station

   14 Nov 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   British Waterways are refurbishing the sanitary station at Old Ford Lock on the Lee Navigation. These works are programmed to take 5 weeks to carry out, commencing 14 November 2011, and will be completed before Christmas.

   Alternative temporary sanitary station arrangements are in place for the duration of the works and are located on the west side of the locks.

   Notices will be attached to the site fencing directing users to the temporary facilities.

   (Enquiries: 020 7985 7200)

4. Advice: Advise

   16 Apr 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Please note, trip boat movements on the Limehouse Cut are likely to increase during the lead up to and throughout the Olympic Games which will take place in the summer of 2012 Locks between Old Ford and Limehouse Basin. Rammey Marsh (except Picketts Lock, and the east lock of the pair at Ponders End and the west pair at Tottenham and Stonebridge) are mechanised and require a BW key. Operating instructions are printed on the consoles and anti-vandalism devices have been fitted over some paddle gears. Your BW key will remove these so you can operate the lock and you should ensure the protective covers are replaced after use. BW keys can be purchased from British Waterways London 420 Manchester Road Docklands
   E14 9ST
   Contact: enquiries.london@britishwaterways.co.uk

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

Lee Navigation »

1. Restriction: Lock 16, Stonebridge Lock, Eastern Side

   16 Apr 2012 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   UPDATE (11 April 2012): The works to this lock have now been postponed due to the on-going issues with the electricity company. New dates will be confirmed as soon as possible.
   

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   Refurbishment of the bottom and top lock gates. The navigation will be open and access will be through the western side.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

2. Restriction: Eastern automated lock at Old Ford Lock

   17 Apr 2012 - 31 May 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Works to upgrade the easternmost automated lock at Old Ford Lock. The works will require the closure of one of the locks at Old Ford, but canal users will still be able to use the remaining manual lock to move back and forth.
   It has been noted that the gearing of the manually operated lock makes raising the paddles particularly hard and for that reason, during business hours, the contractor's team on site will assist with the operation of the lock.
   Could any planned cuises wishing to use Old Ford Lock over the duration of the works provide 48 hrs notice to BW general enquiries number so that it can be arranged for a member of our staff to be on hand to assist with the lock operation.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

3. Stoppage: Lock 13, Enfield Lock

   21 - 25 May 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Installation of timber implants on the bottom lock gates.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

River Lee »

1. Restriction: Partial Stoppage - Planned Third Party Works at Old Ford Lock

   27 - 28 May 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Planned filming works are to be undertaken at Old Ford Lock on Thursday 24th May and Friday 25th May between approximately 04:00hrs and 22:00hrs. There will be a mooring suspension in place in and around Old Ford Lock from Thursday 24th May at 04:00hrs to Friday 25th May at 22:00hrs - please see local signage for clarification. During 04:00hrs and 22:00hrs on both days, the navigation will be restricted - there will be a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for movement through the lock. The towpath will have restricted access during filming - towpath users will be allowed through at certain points during filming. Both towpath and navigation restrictions will be lifted when filming is complete

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

2. Advice: Charity Dragon Boat Challenge - Ware

   16 - 16 Jun 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Dragon Boat Racing, organised by the local Rotary Club.
   The Navigation will remain open although there will be slight delays. Please proceed with care and follow the guidance of the event organisers when you are approaching. The towpath will remain open.
   10am to 5pm

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

Lee Navigation »

1. Towpath Closure only: Towpath between Turnford and Wormley.

   18 - 29 Jun 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   UK Power Networks undertaking Replacement and Refurbishment works to Over head Poles 254 to 262 located within Towpath.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

2. Towpath Closure only: Lea Bridge Road to White Post Lane

   22 - 25 Jun 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   For security and safety issues both sides of the towpath will be closed between Lea Bridge Road and White Post Lane for the Hackney Weekened event. There will be diversion signage in place.

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

River Lee »

1. Restriction: Limehouse Basin to Lea Bridge Road

   03 Jul 2012 - 10 Sep 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   As part of the Olympic security requirements access to and navigation between Limehouse and Lea Bridge Road 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

   Please note that passages through Commercial Road lock are possible on a pre-booked basis only, via olymoorings email. olymoorings@britishwaterways.co.uk You will need to provide the date you want to pass through, craft dimensions and craft and contact details

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

   (Enquiries: 0207 985 7315)

2. Stoppage: Waltham Common Lock to Ramney Marsh Lock

   28 Jul 2012 - 01 Aug 2012

   Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

   Mooring and navigation will be suspended along this stretch of the River Lee for the duration of the White Water events at the nearby Olympic venue, more details can be found at the following links;
   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)