River Nene Navigation Notices
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River Nene Navigation Notices
Please be aware Navigation Notices listed here are only updated Monday to Friday during office hours
LOCATION
TYPE OF NOTICE
DURATION
DETAILS
All Locations
Advisory Notice
Until Further Notice
Please leave the locks in the correct position when navigating.
Various Locations
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Azolla has been seen on the River Nene. Please see notice for further details.
Northampton Marina
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Downstream from Rush Mills Lock
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Between Rush Mills Lock and Abington Lock
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Abington Lock
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Weston Favell Lock
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Between Clifford Hill Lock and Billing Lock
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Clifford Hill Lock
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Billing Lock
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Until further notice
The right-hand paddle is out of order, please continue to use the lock by utilising the alternative paddle.
Billing Lock
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Whiston Lock
Closure Notice
1 November 22 - 31 March 2023 incl.
The Lock will be closed for our Winter Works programme between these dates.
Whiston Lock
Emergency Closure Notice
25 March 2023 - Until Further Notice
Please be aware that due to mechanical failure, Whiston Lock will be closed until further notice.
Earls Barton Lock
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Doddington Lock
Emergency Closure Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware the upstream canoe portage point at this lock has been closed until further notice.
Wollaston Lock
UPDATED Closure Notice
9 January - 6 April 2023
The lock will be closed between these dates for our Winter Works programme.
Upper Wellingborough Lock
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Lower Wellingborough Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a missing fender with protruding bolts.
Wellingborough Embankment
Advisory Notice
1 November 2022 - 31 March 2023
The Elsan, pump-out and water point will not be in operation during the dates shown as part of the winter shutdown.
Chester House Estate
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Ditchford Lock
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Higham Ferrers Lock
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Irthlingborough Lock
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Irthlingborough Bridge
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Station Bridge, Irthlingborough
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Upper Ringstead Lock
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Lower Ringstead Lock
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Willy Watt Marina Area
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Woodford Lock
Advisory Notice
Until Further Notice
Please be aware there are contractors working on site at Woodford Lock. The lock is operational.
Denford Lock
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Titchmarsh Lock
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Titchmarsh disused downstream landing stage
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fender missing leaving exposed protruding bolts.
Titchmarsh Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Between Titchmarsh and Islip Lock
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Titchmarsh Lock Downstream Landing
Stage
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Wadenhoe Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Wadenhoe Lock
Updated Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fender missing at Wadenhoe Lock, please navigate with caution.
Wadenhoe Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please note there is a fallen tree in this area. Please see notice for further details.
Wadenhoe Lock and Canoe Portage
Updated Advisory Notice
W/C 20 March 2023
Contractors will be on site completing repairs. Please take direction from contractors on site.
Wadenhoe Water Point
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Upper Barnwell Lock
Updated Advisory Notice
Until further notice
A fender is missing on the downstream side of Upper Barnwell Lock.
Lower Barnwell Lock
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Lower Barnwell Canoe Portage
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Ashton Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Securing: the usual barrel locking mechanism has failed and a temporary arrangement is in place. Please ensure the handwheel is securely locked before departing.
Ashton Lock
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Ashton Lock
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Ashton Lock Downstream
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware there is a gravel shoal at Ashton Lock downstream. Marker buoys have been placed.
Downstream Canoe Portage Ashton Lock
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Thorpe Waterville Area
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Cotterstock Lock Upstream Canoe Portage
Advisory Notice
30 January 2023 - Until further notice
There is some damage to the canoe portage. Please use it safely.
Perio Lock
UPDATED Closure Notice
21 November 2022 - 31 March 2023
The lock will be closed between these dates as part of our Winter Works programme
Perio Lock
Emergency Closure Notice
Until further notice
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.
Downstream of Perio Lock
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Downstream of Perio Lock
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Warmington Lock
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Elton Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware of a fallen tree approx 150m downstream of Elton Road Bridge.
Yarwell Lock
Updated Advisory Notice
Until further notice
A fender is missing on the downstream side of Yarwell Lock.
Yarwell Lock
Updated Notice
Until further notice
A temporary repair has been made to the decking on the footbridge. The repair area is slightly raised and is marked with yellow lines.
Downstream of A1 Road Bridge, Wansford
Updated Closure Notice
17 February to 6 April 2023
There are planned works to remove and replace an overhead cable during the dates shown. Please see notice for further details.
Yarwell Lock
Updated Advisory Notice
W/C 27 March 2023
Contractors will be on site replacing fencing around the lock and water point. Please take direction from contractors where required.
Wansford Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Wansford Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fallen tree approx. 500 metres downstream of Wansford Lock.
Water Newton Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
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.
Alwalton Lock
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Peterborough Yacht Club
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Orton Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
A fender on the downstream side of Orton Lock has come off and has left a large bolt sticking out.
Railway Viaduct, Peterborough
Restriction Notice
2 August 2021 - 10 June 2022
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.
Near London Road Bridge, Peterborough
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a collapsed footpath opposite Charters Bar. Please proceed with caution.
Milton Ferry Bridge
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware there are overgrown trees downstream of Milton Ferry Bridge. Please navigate with caution.
Peterborough Embankment
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Opposite the Key Theatre: recent development works have revealed an area where passing boats may strike underwater objects. Affected area marked with buoys.
North Bank Road to Peterborough Embankment
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Dog in a Doublet Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
The process for locking vessels through this lock has changed. Please see notice for further details.