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Update 29 July 2026, 1:10pm
This notice is a duplicate and will be closed now - the following notice will be kept updated with all future information: Between Stanton Lock 65 to Hallam Fields Lock 66 | Canal & River Trust
Water levels remain low between Pastures Lock 64 and Hallam Fields Lock 66, and this section of the navigation remains closed to normal boat movement while we continue to monitor conditions.
To support access to Langley Mill Boatyard, we can arrange assisted passage through the affected section. If you need to travel to or from the boatyard, please contact our East Midlands customer service team:
- Telephone: 0303 040 4040 (select options 1, 2, then 5)
- Email: [email protected]
Our team is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm. To help us plan these movements safely and efficiently, please provide as much notice as possible when requesting a passage. However, we will do our best to accommodate requests wherever we can. We will provide further updates as the situation develops.
Update 22 July 2026, 10:58am
Water levels remain low, therefore this section of the navigation is still closed. We will update this notice once we have further information.
Update 13 July 2026, 12:28pm
Passage bookings on the Erewash Canal remain suspended as this section of the canal is still closed to navigation. We are continuing to monitor the situation and assess when navigation can safely resume. The latest information and updates can be found on the following notice: Between Stanton Lock 65 to Hallam Fields Lock 66 | Canal & River Trust This notice will be updated as soon as passage becomes possible and bookings can resume.
Update 10 July 2026, 3:32pm
Passage bookings on the Erewash Canal are suspended while the navigation is closed between Long Eaton Lock 61 and Shipley Lock 72 due to low water levels. We are continuing to monitor the situation and assess when navigation can safely resume. The latest information and updates can be found on the following notice:: Between Long Eaton Lock 61 and Shipley Lock 72 | Canal & River Trust This notice will be updated as soon as passage becomes possible and bookings can resume.
Original 26 June 2026, 3:38pm
Following recent low water levels on this section of the Erewash Canal, and to help protect levels longer term, the stretch between Stanton Lock 65 and Hallam Fields Lock 66 will remain closed to general navigation. Subject to water levels recovering, assisted passage will be available from Monday 29 June. All passages must be booked in advance and will be assisted by our teams. Assisted passage times: * Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays * Between 8:00am and 3:00pm How to book: * Call our East Midlands customer service team on 0303 040 4040 (options 1, 2, then 5) * Email [email protected] Our teams are available Monday to Friday. Please give as much notice as possible when requesting a passage, although we will do our best to accommodate requests where we can.
