UPDATE (07 December 2011): As a result of the continuing water shortage and the anticipated limited boat movements on this length, the canal will close temporarily over the Christmas and New Year period.
The closure dates will be 25th, 26th and 27th December and 1st and 2nd January. Outside of these dates the canal will continue with the opening hours of 1000 hours – 1400 hours.
We will continue monitoring the water situation and provide further updates where appropriate.
UPDATE (20 October 2011): Update: Due to slightly improved water resources the restriction will remain in place and the navigation will continue to remain open between the hours of 1000 hours -1400 hours only,
with a maximum draft of 2’ 4” (711mm).
We will continue to review the situation on a weekly basis and advise when further information is available.
Please see South East Waterways notice for restrictions from Locks 18-30.
British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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UPDATE (25 August 2011): Please note there is a maximum draft of 2'4" (711mm).
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UPDATE (16 August 2011): Due to the continued dry weather, Lock 30 Kilby Lock - Lock 38 Kings Lock passage will now be restricted to the hours of 1000 hours -1400 hours. This will come into effect as of 1000 hours Friday 19th August.
Padlocks will physically be in place on Lock 30 Kilby, Lock 31 Double Rail, Lock 32 Ervins and Lock 38 Kings Lock. We advise boaters not to navigate through any of the locks within this section outside of the restricted hours (i.e. Locks 33-37) in order to conserve the limited water resources.
Boaters are advised that locking down through Kilby or up through Kings Lock after 1000 hours will result in them being locked within the flight, as passage takes approximately four hours. Please be advised that within this section we are aware that there are areas where anti-social behaviour takes place.
British Waterways apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please see South East Waterways notice for restrictions from Lock 18-30.
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Customers are advised that navigation between Kilby Lock No 30 and Kings Lock No. 38 is to be restricted to within the hours 0900 hours and 1600 hours each day.
Unfortunately these measures need to be introduced to conserve water due to the current low water levels in Saddington Reservoir which feeds this section of the canal. BW will continue to monitor the reservoir holdings and will advise customers as necessary.
Customers are advised that locking down through Kilby or up through Kings Lock after 1200 midday could result in them being locked within the flight as passage takes approximately four hours.
British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
