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Don Doors and Doncaster Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): New Junction Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav

From: 26 January 2026, 3:30pm

To: 6 February 2026, 11:19am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: High Water Levels

Locations

Closest waterwaySheffield & South Yorkshire Nav
Starts atDoncaster Lock
Ends atDoncaster Lock
Closest waterwayNew Junction Canal
Starts atDon Aqueduct
Ends atRiver Don D/S Flood Doors

Descriptions

Update 6 February 2026, 11:20am

The Don doors on the new junction canal will be staying down today, and Doncaster lock will remain closed as we monitor the river levels due to the predicted weather.

Update 4 February 2026, 4:46pm

Don Doors and Doncaster Lock are currently open.

Our operatives will continue to monitor water levels. Should levels rise, this notice will be updated

Update 29 January 2026, 3:49pm

As further heavy rain is forecasted, Don Doors and Doncaster Lock are closed.

Our operatives will continue to monitor water levels overnight and an update will be provided as soon as levels start to recede.

Original 26 January 2026, 4pm

In advance of the forecasted heavy rain, Doncaster Lock on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation and Don Doors on the New junction Canal are closed. We will continue to review the water levels overnight and provide an update as soon as possible.

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