Winter works programme 2025/26

Winter works programme 2025/26

Each winter, when fewer boats are cruising our waterways, we carry out essential repairs and maintenance. In many cases we need to close the waterway completely, and sometimes even the towpath.

Before we finalise our winter works program, we like to consult with the people who use our waterways to make sure these stoppages cause as little disruption as possible.

Please remember that, until the final programme is published in August, the plan is fluid and subject to a considerable amount of change. Any change made to the programme after its published is subject to a vigorous change control process.

We will update the web notices if our plans do differ.

Public consultation schedule 2025

• 12 May – draft notices published for public to comment on
• 6 June – deadline for submitting comments and notices removed from website for amendments (first round)
• 30 June – revised notices published for public to comment on
• 25 July – deadline for submitting comments and notices removed from website for amendments (second round)
• 11 August – final winter maintenance programme published

2025/26 winter programme dates

• Pre-Christmas works: 3 November 2025 – 19 December 2025
• Post-Christmas works: 5 January 2026 – 13 March 2026

How to search and comment on winter stoppages

Have a look at the list or map below to find closures in a particular area. Alternatively, you can enter the first two letters of a particular waterway to see relevant stoppages. By clicking on the ‘Apply filter’ button you can then click on the individual stoppages for more information.

We have made a few changes to the winter works this year, one of those changes is how we receive your feedback. Please send any comments to [email protected].

We encourage you to comment on as many of the stoppages as you like, as we want to hear what you think.

The deadline for any comments in round one is the 30 May 2025.