Castleford Weir and Fish Pass - Lemonroyd, Woodnook Lock, and Castleford Junction
Detail
From Date: 24/09/2018 06:00
To Date: 26/09/2018 06:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Restriction
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Intersection of
Closest waterway: Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Starts at: Lock 7, Lemonroyd Lock
Ends at: Lock 9, Castleford Junction Lock
AND
Closest waterway: Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)
Starts at: Lock 6, Woodnook Lock
Ends at: Lock 6, Woodnook Lock
Updates
25/09/2018 12:20
Due to more significant work needed, which was identified when the water levels were dropped, this restriction has been extended,
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Description
Essential maintenance and inspection works have been planned at Castleford Weir and Fish Pass. The works will require a reduction in water levels at the following locations:
Woodnook Lock to Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock to Castleford Junction
Maintenance teams will be lowering the water level in these sections to facilitate works to the weir.
Passage will still be possible throughout the works between Lemonroyd and Woodnook Locks for vessels with a draught of no more than 1.0m.
Vessels navigating between Lemonroyd and Woodnook Locks should do so with caution, remaining in the centre channel.
Owners of craft moored within the affected areas detailed above should ensure they adjust mooring lines to compensate for the changes in water level. Staff will be on site to monitor water levels.