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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

River Nene

Advisory Notice

Until Further Notice

Strong Stream Advice (SSA) reminder

All Locations

Advisory Notice

Until Further Notice

Please leave the locks in the correct position when navigating.

Various Locations

Closure Notice

Until 6 April 2023

Winter Works Programme 2022/23

Various Locations

Advisory Notice

Until further notice

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

Various Locations

Advisory Notice

Until Further Notice

Lock Chamber Cleaning

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.

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