Stoppages Results

Advice: 350m downstream of Barnby Barrage

UPDATE (18 February 2010): UPDATE 18th February 2010
Notice still applies - Next update in May 2010

Update : 30 March 2009

Notice still applies - Next Update by end of July.

Please be advised that the marker buoy, which located the underwater hazard, of the old Drax railway bridge pier, approximately 350m downstream of the Barnby Barrage (River Derwent), is missing. Until divers can be organised to attach a new marker buoy, there is a need for all vessels to navigate with care, as the obstruction is in mid channel and protrudes above the current bed, due to scour.

A further update will be issued in March 2009.

(Enquiries: 0113 281 6800)

Restriction: Clifton Reach, between Clifton & Scarborough bridges, North East Side

Anticipated 8-10 weeks
Workboats are installing piles, placing river bed protection mattresses and bank repairs using divers working in the river backfilling to voids in bank behind existing wall.

It is not anticipated that craft will experience any delay. However they should approach and pass the working area slowly to minimise wash, keeping well clear of the working craft and be prepared to stop if requested to do so until a safe route is cleared past the works.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Advice: Linton Lock

UPDATE (05 November 2009): British Waterways engineers have inspected the lock tail gates and are arranging to carry out some modifications to the balance beams in the next few weeks. It is hoped that this will help improve the operation, however, it is anticipated that the gates will remain heavy and therefore, it is recommended that customers continue to operate the gates in pairs.
Further consideration for improvements to the gates are being considered in the coming months
British Waterways apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Due to the increasing difficulty of closing the downstream gates, it is advised that at all times this lock should not be operated single handed. Where possible single handed craft should try and double up.
British Waterways are seeking engineer advice on possible solutions to this problem. We will issue further advice after consultations have taken place.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Restriction: Museum Gardens

A Royal Salute willl be fired at 1200 hrs on Wednesday 21st April in the Museum Gardens, York to mark HRH The Queen’s birthday

To prevent danger to boats and crews from the charges being fired, the river is closed to traffic between Lendal and Scarborough Bridges from 12.00 to 13.00. All craft are requested to observe this restriction to avoid interruption to the Ceremony. British Waterways apologise for the inconvenience.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816800)

Restriction: Museum Gardens

A Royal Salute willl be fired at 1200 hrs on Wednesday 2nd June in the Museum Gardens, York to mark The Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen.

To prevent danger to boats and crews from the charges being fired, the river is closed to traffic between Lendal and Scarborough Bridges from 12.00 to 13.00. All craft are requested to observe this restriction to avoid interruption to the Ceremony. British Waterways apologise for the inconvenience.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816800)