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Closed - Lock 11, Ferrybridge Flood Lock & surrounding towpath closed

Type: Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line

From: 8 July 2026, 3:50pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Emergency Services Incident

Subject to review on: 9 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayAire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Starts atLock 11, Ferrybridge Flood Lock
Ends atFerrybridge Footbridge

Description

Original 8 July 2026, 3:36pm

Please be aware that a police investigation is currently underway in this area, which involves the use of specialist divers. During active search operations, the navigation is closed till further notice

We will provide an update tomorrow (Thursday 9th July) before 13:00

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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