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Between Kings Marina entrance and Carlton On Trent (Newark), including Cromwell Lock 15

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Trent

From: 24 November 2025, 8am

To: 12 December 2025, 6pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Trent
Starts atRiver Trent - 046
Ends atRiver Trent - 061

Descriptions

Update 13 November 2025, 4:21pm

Please note that this dredging work has been delayed by one week and will now start on Monday 24th November and finish on Friday 12th December, and includes the section of the River Trent adjacent to the entrance of Kings Marina in Newark.

Original 6 November 2025, 12:40pm

Dredging will be taking place at Cromwell bottom Lock approach on the River Trent between 17th November and 5th December.   There will be two large floating pontoons with an excavator operating at Cromwell Lock, together with hoppers, tugs and dredgers in this area whilst this work is being undertaken.     Please be aware of increased activity, proceed with care and follow any guidance from staff on site. 

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