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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 locks
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please leave the locks in the correct position with guillotine gate raised and v doors closed.
River Nene
22 January - 28 February 2025
Tree works at various locations along the River Nene
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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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
UPDATED Emergency Closure Notice
Until Further Notice
Due to fallen trees approximately 150m upstream of Clifford Hill Lock navigation is not possible.
Works to remove obstruction taking place 20 January 2025.
Billing Lock
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Cogenhoe Lock
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Whiston Lock
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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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Upper Wellingborough Lock
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Wellingborough Embankment
Advisory Notice
Until March 31 2025
As per the annual winter shutdown, the Elsan, pump-out and water point at Wellingborough Embankment will not be in operation from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 inclusive.
Lower Wellingborough 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.
Downstream of Irthlingborough Lock
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Ringstead
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Upper Ringstead Lock
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Lower Ringstead Lock
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Woodford Lock
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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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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.
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.
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
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.
Between Fotheringhay Bridge and Warmington Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fallen tree between Fotheringhay Bridge and Warmington Lock. The tree is passable with care.
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
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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
Advisory Notice
17 - 25 February 2025
Contractors will be carrying out interlock cabling works on behalf of the Environment Agency during these dates.
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
Advisory Notice
1 February 2025
Peterborough City Rowing Club are holding a rowing event between 08:30 and 16:00 on 1 February 2025
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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