River Nene Navigation Notices

Strong Stream Advice (SSA) reminder

Please leave the locks in the correct position when navigating.

Winter Works Programme 2022/23

Azolla has been seen on the River Nene.  Please see notice for further details.

Lock Chamber Cleaning

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The right-hand paddle is out of order, please continue to use the lock by utilising the alternative paddle.

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The Lock will be closed for our Winter Works programme between these dates.

Please be aware that due to mechanical failure, Whiston Lock will be closed until further notice.

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Please be aware the upstream canoe portage point at this lock has been closed until further notice.

The lock will be closed between these dates for our Winter Works programme.

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There is a missing fender with protruding bolts.

The Elsan, pump-out and water point will not be in operation during the dates shown as part of the winter shutdown.

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There are loose and unstable bricks on the navigation arch of the bridge at Irthlingborough. Please navigate with extreme caution in the area and under the bridge.

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Please be aware there are contractors working on site at Woodford Lock.  The lock is operational.

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There is a fender missing leaving exposed protruding bolts. 

Please be advised that owing to electro- mechanical issues the guillotine has been put to hand wheel.
We are currently working on the issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Please be advised that the elongated period of SSA on the River Nene has caused some erosion at both ends of this structure. The affected areas have been fenced off and boaters are advised to keep clear.

Shoal approximately 50m downstream of lock. Boaters are advised to keep to the centre of the navigation channel for at least 100m downstream of the lock. 

There is a fender missing at Wadenhoe Lock, please navigate with caution.

Please note there is a fallen tree in this area.  Please see notice for further details.

Contractors will be on site completing repairs.  Please take direction from contractors on site.

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A fender is missing on the downstream side of Upper Barnwell Lock.

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Canoe Portage: for safety reasons the canoe portage has been removed. We advise canoeists to use Upper Barnwell syphon portages, using the back channel to the main watercourse downstream of Lower Barnwell Lock.

Securing: the usual barrel locking mechanism has failed and a temporary arrangement is in place. Please ensure the handwheel is securely locked before departing.

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Please be aware there is a gravel shoal at Ashton Lock downstream. Marker buoys have been placed.

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There is some damage to the canoe portage.  Please use it safely.

The lock will be closed between these dates as part of our Winter Works programme

Both portages at this lock have been taken out of service due to safety concerns. Please avoid these structures and use the landing stages for portage.

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Please be aware of a fallen tree approx 150m downstream of Elton Road Bridge.

A fender is missing on the downstream side of Yarwell Lock.

A temporary repair has been made to the decking on the footbridge. The repair area is slightly raised and is marked with yellow lines. 

There are planned works to remove and replace an overhead cable during the dates shown.  Please see notice for further details.

Contractors will be on site replacing fencing around the lock and water point.  Please take direction from contractors where required.

Please be aware of a low hanging tree branch that extends 50% across the navigation channel. Vessels heading d/s from Wansford Lock have priority.

There is a fallen tree approx. 500 metres downstream of Wansford Lock.

Please be aware one of the paddle gearboxes at Water Newton Lock is currently out of order. However, the lock will still efficiently fill with the alternative paddle.

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A fender on the downstream side of Orton Lock has come off and has left a large bolt sticking out.

Planned works being carried out by contractors to undertake strengthening and repair works to the Railway Viaduct in Peterborough.  Please see notice for further details.

There is a collapsed footpath opposite Charters Bar.  Please proceed with caution.

Please be aware there are overgrown trees downstream of Milton Ferry Bridge. Please navigate with caution.

Opposite the Key Theatre: recent development works have revealed an area where passing boats may strike underwater objects. Affected area marked with buoys.

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The process for locking vessels through this lock has changed. Please see notice for further details.