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River Nene Navigation Notices
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LOCATION
TYPE OF NOTICE
DURATION
DETAILS
River Nene
Advisory Notice
2 May 2023 for 3 weeks approximately
Contractors will be carrying out inspections on site. Small delays may be possible.
All locks
Advisory Notice
31 August 2023
Please leave the locks in the correct position with guillotine gate raised and v doors closed.
River Nene
Advisory Notice
Until Further Notice
Anti-Social behaviour at our sites needs to be reported to the Police. Any damage to our sites also needs reporting to the EA.
All Locations
Advisory Notice
19 July 2023 - For Approx. 4 Weeks
Please note the weed boat will be on the river for approximately 4 weeks. Please see notice for further details.
Billing and Lower Wellingborough
Closure / Restriction Notice
21 August 2023 - Until Rescinded
Contractors will be completing works at Lower Wellingborough and Billing DS canoe portage.
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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Rush Mills Lock
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Abington Lock Area
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Weston Favell 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 Downstream Canoe Portage
Closure Notice
Until further notice
Canoe Portage closed due to vandalism
Between Cogenhoe Lock and Wollaston Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
We are aware of a large amount of floating weed on the river at these locations. Please see notice for further details.
White Mills Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is an overgrown tree at the entrance to the lock. Navigate with care.
White Mills Lock
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Earls Barton Lock
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Doddington 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
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Upper Wellingborough Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please ensure paddles are left completely closed when leaving the lock.
Lower Wellingborough Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a missing fender with protruding bolts.
Wellingborough Embankment
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Fallen tree blocking a third of the navigation channel
Wellingborough Embankment
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Higham Ferrers Upstream Canoe Portage
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Higham Ferrers Upstream Canoe Portage
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Irthlingborough Lock
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Downstream of Irthlingborough Lock
Advisory Notice
10 August - Until further notice
Fallen tree DS of the lock. Landowner is making arrangements for tree removal.
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.
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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Islip Lock
Advisory Notice
8 August 2023 - until further notice
Underwater obstruction 5 meters upstream of Islip 48hr mooring
Islip Lock
Emergency Closure Notice
12 August 2023 - until further notice
Islip Lock currently closed due to a National Grid failure.
Titchmarsh Weir
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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.
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.
Lilford Lock
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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.
Upper Barnwell Lock
Reported Obstruction Advisory Notice
Until further notice
We have had reports of a tree branch in the navigation upstream of Upper Barnwell Lock. Please navigate with caution.
Lower Barnwell Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Contractors have attended site repair electrical sensor issue. Please refrain from tampering or attempting to override the sensors.
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 Downstream
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
Please be aware there is a gravel shoal at Ashton Lock downstream. Marker buoys have been placed.
Thorpe Waterville Area
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Cotterstock Lock
Advisory Notice
Until further notice
There is a fallen tree downstream of Cotterstock Lock. Please navigate with caution.
Cotterstock Lock
Advisory Notice
11 August 2023
Tree removal taking place downstream of Cotterstock Lock. Please navigate with caution.
Perio Lock
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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.
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.
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.
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.
New Fletton Railway Bridge
Advisory Notice
21-31 August 2023
Please see notice for details of these contractor works
Bluebell Bridge to Ferry Bridge, Nene Park
Advisory Notice
1 October 2023
There is a swimming event at the location shown. Please see notice for further details.
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.
Upstream from Thorpe Meadows
Advisory Notice
13-14 July 2023
A railway bridge examination will be taking place on these dates. Please see notice for further information.
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.
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.