Calder & Hebble Navigation Navigation - Flood updates

Updates are available by looking on our flooding update pages here

Survey work has started, with support from some of our local boating customers to establish which sections of the canal can be safely opened.

The first of these took place on Wednesday 20 January and following this we are now able to reopen the navigation between Sowerby Bridge and Salterhebble Locks. 

Once further surveys have been carried out we are hopeful that other sections of the canal will be able to safely reopen.

Further updates will be issued when information becomes available.

The situation remains the same.

We will update this notice on Friday 22nd January unless the position changes. 

The navigation remains closed as there is significant silt build up and underwater obstructions.

This notice will be updated on Monday 18th of January or sooner if the situation changes.

Levels remain high, therefore the information previously published is unchanged.

This notice will be updated on Friday 15 January or sooner if the situation changes

Due to further rainfall and increased river levels we have been unable to get our maintenance craft on site to clear debris and undertake repairs. 

Further rain is forecast and levels are likely to remain high. 

Therefore the information previously published remains unchanged.

This notice will be updated 3.30pm on Tuesday 12 January or sooner if the situation changes.

Work is continuing to make the waterway safe and prioritise repairs following the recent storm damage. The information previously published remains unchanged.

We will update this notice on Wednesday 6th January or sooner if circumstances change

Work continues to make the waterway safe and prioritise repairs following the recent storm damage. The information previously issued remains unchanged.

This notice will be updated on the 4th January at 15:30hrs or sooner if circumstances change.

Please note that as well as the previous information issued the towpath between the Figure of Three Locks and Horbury Bridge Basin is also impassible until further notice.

The original notice and instructions issued 28th Dec remain unchanged. Please note the towpath at Elland Bridge has now been closed and will remain impassable for the immediate future. 

This notice will be updated 31st Dec at 15:30hrs or sooner if required.

Due to extensive damage caused by recent extreme weather conditions all vessels are advised not to travel on the Calder and Hebble Navigation unless instructed by CRT staff.

There has also been extensive damage to the towpaths; extra care is required when using the towpaths, many towpaths are covered with silt and mud. The section of towpath between Cromwell and Elland is presently impassable.

CRT staff are on site making emergency repairs and assessing the situation. This notice will be updated 29th Dec at 15:30hrs