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Mechanical Failure at Barmby Tidal Barrage - **Now Operational**

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Ouse

From: 13 July 2026, 1:50pm

To: 2 September 2026, 3:35pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Ouse
Starts atBarmby Tidal Barrage
Ends atBarmby Tidal Barrage

Descriptions

Update 2 September 2026, 3:34pm

The Environment Agency have informed us that the mechanical fault has been fixed. Barmby Tidal Barrage is operational. For any information regarding Barmby Barrage, please contact them directly on 0208 474 8798.

Original 13 July 2026, 1:49pm

Navigation Closure – Barmby Tidal Barrage Asset: Barmby Tidal Barrage Reference: RO-062-001 Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Mechanical Failure The Environment Agency has advised that a fault has developed affecting the operation of Barmby Tidal Barrage. As a result, passage through the barrage is currently unavailable until further notice while the issue is investigated and resolved. For the latest information regarding the fault and anticipated operational status, please contact Barmby Barrage directly on 0208 474 8798.  

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