Volunteerss

New online water pollution reporting testing

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Lock Inspections 

Please leave the locks in the correct position with guillotine gate raised and v doors closed.

River Mapping between Dog in a Doublet and Northampton Locks 

Tree works at various locations along the River Nene 

Lock defect repairs between Wadenhoe Lock and Rushmills Lock

Boat in booms

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Shoal present. Navigate with caution.

Sunken Vessel in the centre of the river upstream of Northampton  South Bridge 

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Fallen tree stretching bank to bank.

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

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There is a fallen tree restricting navigation.

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Steel gates in the navigation 

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

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Metal structure protruding out of the water 

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Solar Lighting works

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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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Increased water levels 

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Closed until further notice due to structural damage

Underwater obstruction 5 meters upstream of Islip 48hr mooring

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Branch in navigation channel 

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There is a fender missing leaving exposed protruding bolts. 

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

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A large tree branch has fallen onto the canoe portage.  This is closed until further notice.

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

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Low water levels 

Planned electrical power outages 

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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.

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right-hand v door paddle not working

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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Scheduled Tree Works

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Tree blocking 90% of navigation 

Tree removal works

Tree in navigation 

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

Please be aware of a fallen tree partially blocking the navigation.

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

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

Interlocking cabling works 

Repair work being completed at Alwalton Lock.

Tree in navigation D/S Water Newton Lock 

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

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

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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.

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Fallen tree 

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

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