Volunteerss
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
Various Locations
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Various Locations
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All locks
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please leave the locks in the correct position with guillotine gate raised and v doors closed.
Dog in a Doublet to Northampton Lock
Until Rescinded
River Mapping between Dog in a Doublet and Northampton Locks
River Nene
05 May until rescinded
Lock defect repairs between Wadenhoe Lock and Rushmills Lock
River Nene
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Between the A45 and Beckets Park
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Shoal present. Navigate with caution.
Northampton South Bridge
Advisory Notice
Until Further Notice
Sunken Vessel in the centre of the river upstream of Northampton South Bridge
Northampton Washlands
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Upstream of Rush Mills Lock
Emergency Closure
Until further notice
Fallen tree stretching bank to bank.
Bedford Road Sluice Between Rushmills Lock and Northampton Lock
Advisory Notice
Until Further Notice
We are pleased to report that the emergency works have been completed and Bedford Road Sluice is retaining the water level for navigation.
The permanent repair of the damaged sluice gate will take some time, and we expect works will progress with minimal impacts to the navigation
Abington Lock
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Abington Barrage
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Weston Favell Lock
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Clifford Hill Lock
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Approx 150m Upstream of Clifford Hill Lock
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Between Billing and Clifford Hill Locks
Restriction Notice
Until Further Notice
There is a fallen tree restricting navigation.
Billing Lock
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Cogenhoe Lock
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Whiston Lock
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Downstream of Earls Barton Lock
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Doddington Lock
Closure
Until further notice
Please be aware the upstream canoe portage point at this lock has been closed until further notice.
Doddington Lock
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Wollaston Lock
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Lower Wellingborough Lock
Advisory Notice
14 May - Until rescinded
Metal structure protruding out of the water
Wellingborough Pump Out
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Ditchford Lock
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Medieval Bridge -Irthlingborough
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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.
Ringstead
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Upper Ringstead Lock
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Railway Bridge between Woodford and Willy Watt Marinas
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Denford Lock
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Nine Arches 48hr Mooring
Emergency Closure Notice
Until Further Notice
Closed until further notice due to structural damage
Islip Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Underwater obstruction 5 meters upstream of Islip 48hr mooring
Islip Lock
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Titchmarsh Weir
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Upstream of Titchmarsh Lock
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Titchmarsh Lock Downstream Landing
Stage
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Titchmarsh disused Downstream Landing Stage
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fender missing leaving exposed protruding bolts.
Wadenhoe Lock
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Wadenhoe Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fender missing at Wadenhoe Lock, please navigate with caution.
Lilford Lock
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Upper Barnwell Upstream Canoe Portage
Emergency Closure Notice
Until further notice
A large tree branch has fallen onto the canoe portage. This is closed until further notice.
Upper Barnwell Lock
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 Lock
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Lower Barnwell Lock
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Downstream of 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
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Ashton Lock Downstream
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Cotterstock Lock
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Near Cotterstock Weir
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Perio Lock Canoe Portages
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.
D/S of Perio Lock
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Between Fotheringhay Bridge and 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.
Elton Lock
Advisory Notice
Until Further Notice
Please be aware of a fallen tree partially blocking the navigation.
Yarwell Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
A fender is missing on the downstream side of Yarwell Lock.
Yarwell Lock
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Wansford Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fallen tree approx. 500 metres downstream of Wansford Lock.
Wansford Lock
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Alwalton Lock
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Water Newton Lock
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Downstream of Milton Ferry Bridge
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware there are overgrown trees downstream of Milton Ferry Bridge. Please navigate with caution.
New Fletton Railway Bridge
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Millennium Bridge & Frank Perkins Parkway Rd Bridge
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Bluebell Bridge to Ferry Bridge, Nene Park
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Orton Lock
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Orton Lock
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Railway Viaduct, Peterborough
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Thorpe Meadows
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Near London Road Bridge, Peterborough
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a collapsed footpath opposite Charters Bar. Please proceed with caution.
North Bank Rd to City Embankment Peterborough
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Peterborough Embankment
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Peterborough Embankment
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware that there is a shallow area around the Peterborough Embankment. Please take care and keep to the River Left (Mooring Side) when navigating in the area until buoys can be installed.
Guyhirn Mooring
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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.
Dog in a Doublet 48hr Mooring
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