Stoppages Results

Stainforth & Keadby Canal »

1. Restriction: Railway Bridge 19, South Thorne

   15 Jul 2009 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: BW Yorkshire

   Network rail are repairing the railway track supports over the canal bridge. During the works temporary scaffolding will be erected to protect the canal from any possible falls of materials or tools.

   Although normal canal headroom will not be affected, there may be some short delays whilst the scaffolding is installed and the later removed.

   It is not expected that the works will affect canal traffic. A lookout will be in place to watch for approaching boats and to stop the works and make the site safe before they arrive.

   Craft should take care when approaching the site and be prepared to stop and wait if requested to do so, whilst a safe route is cleared.

   These works should last approx. 4 weeks but until finished.

   (Enquiries: 0113 281 6860)

Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation »

1. Restriction: Bridge 32A, Rotherham Centre

   31 Jul 2009 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: BW Yorkshire

   The debris in the canal has now been booyed off. There is half a channel navigable at a depth of 1.8 metres. Going downstream proceed on the left and going upstream proceed on the right.

   PLEASE APPROACH WITH CAUTION AND PROCEED SLOWLY

   (Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

2. Opening Times: Tinsley Flight

   12 Nov 2009 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   UPDATE (21 December 2009): CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES

   The Tinsley flight will be Closed 25th-28th December. It Re-opens for the 29th,30th,31st December.Closed on the 1st Jan 2010 and then re-opens as usual from the 2nd Jan 2010.

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   Tinsley Flight: Open 8.00am - 4.00pm every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years' Day. Last passage time down/up the flight is 12.30 to allow customers to complete the flight by 4.00pm. We advise non-stop passage on this section. Minimum 24 hour's notice required. Please contact the Lock Keeper to book passage on 07710175488

   (Enquiries: 07710175488)

3. Advice: Locks along the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigations

   07 Nov 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   The Sheffield & South Yorkshire canal telephone system has been decommissioned. For all canal and navigational related matters please call the Leeds office between 08.00am -16.00 on 0113 2816860. British Waterways First Response (Formally called Freephone Canals) can be contacted on 0800 4799947. In the event of an emergency requiring rescue users should call the emergency services on 999

   (Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

4. Restriction: Upstream Approach to Sprotbrough Lock – North Bank

   09 Nov 2011 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   A 20m section of waterway wall on the upstream approach to Sprotbrough Lock, north bank requires repair. Until repairs have been completed vessels must not moor on this section of wall.

   Observe mooring restriction notices posted on site. The section of restricted mooring extends 20m from the downstream end of the timber fencing by the landing stage

   (Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

5. Restriction: Between Doncaster Prison and Sprotborough Lock

   11 - 11 Feb 2012

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   From : 08:00hrs
   To: 16:00hrs

   A series of rowing time trials over a 3klm and 4klm course. The navigation will remain open but there may be slight delays.

   Skippers of all craft are advised to slowdown, reduce wash and follow any instructions given by the event organisers.

   (Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Stainforth & Keadby Canal »

1. Stoppage: Keadby Wind Farm New Bridge Construction

   18 - 19 Feb 2012

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   Construction of new bridge for Keadby Wind Farm

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

   The towpath is also closed

2. Stoppage: Keadby Wind Farm New Bridge Construction

   25 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   Construction of new bridge for Keadby wind farm

   (Enquiries: 01923 201120)

   The towpath is also closed

3. Stoppage: Pilfrey Bridge (upstream of Vazon Bridge near North Pilfrey Farm)

   22 Jun 2012 - 13 Aug 2012

   Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

   RES on behalf of Scottish & Southern Electric are constructing a new bridge over the canal. For safety reasons the canal will have to be closed on the stated days. British Waterways apologises for the inconvenience.

   The days affected are as follows (between 8am-8pm):

   Fri 22 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012
   Mon 25 Jun 2012 - Mon 25 Jun 2012
   Sat 30 Jun 2012 - Sat 30 Jun 2012
   Mon 2 Jul 2012 - Tue 3 Jul 2012
   Fri 6 Jul 2012 - Sat 7 Jul 2012
   Mon 9 Jul 2012 - Wed 11 Jul 2012
   Fri 10 Aug 2012 - Sat 11 Aug 2012
   Mon 13 Aug 2012 - Mon 13 Aug 2012

   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE STOPPAGES ARE IN PLACE OF THE STOPPAGE FROM 25 FEBRUARY TO 9 MARCH 2012 PUBLISHED ON WATERSCAPE. The towpath will also be diverted from 22 June permanently.

   (Enquiries: 0113 2816860)