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Notices and stoppages

Find out about notices and stoppages, as well as strong stream and water level warnings before you travel.

Two narrowboats in a lock to enter Bancroft Basin in Stratford

Notices and stoppages

If you're planning a boat journey, it's a good idea to check if there are any closures or works affecting your route before you leave

Mel Wood fishing in the rain on the Shropshire Union Canal as a narrowboat passes

Water level and strong stream warnings

These are warnings about conditions that may affect navigation, such as varying water levels and faster flows

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Two narrowboats at the bottom of a lock with the gates open and Canal & River Trust volunteers in life jackets stand on the bank.

Get notifications on your smartphone

Find out how to set up alerts to your phone for notices issued on a canal or river that you’re interested in

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