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Navigation restriction - Sprotbrough Lock to Newtons Farm Concrete Footbridge

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav

From: 23 March 2026, 8am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Maintenance

Subject to review on: 30 March 2026

Location

Closest waterwaySheffield & South Yorkshire Nav
Starts atSprotbrough Lock
Ends atNewtons Farm Concrete Footbridge

Description

Original 20 March 2026, 10:32am

Plough dredging is due to take place at Sprotbrough and Newton on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire navigation, which is aimed to clear silt build-up within the channel. Boating customers may be asked to wait up to 30 minutes whilst the dredger is repositioned to allow safe passage.

Navigation Location Dates Duration (estimated)
Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation (SSYN) Newton Bend - Downstream of Newton Farm Concrete Bridge Monday 23rd March - Wednesday 25th March 2 days (between 8am-5pm)
Sprotbrough - Downstream of Bridge 62 (road bridge) Wednesday 25th March - Friday 27th March 2 days (between 8am-5pm)
Sprotbrough - Visitor Moorings Friday 27th March 0.5 days (between 8am-5pm)
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