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Low water Levels - River Ouse downstream of Linton lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): River Ouse

From: 23 July 2024 3:43 pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 3 August 2025

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Ouse
Starts atLinton Lock
Ends atLinton Lock

Descriptions

Update 1 May 2025 2:46 pm

We are currently experiencing very low water levels in the River Ouse downstream of Linton Lock and siltation build up. Skippers to proceed with caution when approaching the downstream section at Linton Lock: Vessels travelling upstream to Linton Lock must follow the right-hand bank to find the deepest channel. Vessels travelling downstream of Linton Lock must follow the left-hand bank to find the deepest channel The marker buoys have been realigned. Boaters are requested to stay within the main channels to avoid running aground.

Original 1 May 2025 2:45 pm

We are currently experiencing very low water levels in the River Ouse downstream of Linton Lock and siltation build up. Skippers to proceed with caution when approaching the downstream section at Linton Lock: Vessels travelling upstream to Linton Lock must follow the right-hand bank to find the deepest channel. Vessels travelling downstream of Linton Lock must follow the left-hand bank to find the deepest channel We will be realigning the current marker buoys in the coming weeks, depending on river flows.

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