Descriptions
Update 20 August 2026, 2:29pm
Navigation remains closed between Lock 37 and Lock 48 due to low water levels.
Water levels have increased following additional water being fed into the canal from Higher Chelburn Reservoir. However, levels remain too low to allow safe navigation at this time.
Our team will continue to monitor the water levels closely, and we will provide a further update on Friday, 21 August.
Update 13 August 2026, 3pm
Due to the continuation of dry weather navigation remains closed between Lock 37 and Lock 48.
Our teams are continuing to work to restore water levels in the affected area by feeding additional water into the canal from Higher Chelburn Reservoir. These measures will help maintain water levels and support recovery while improving water management where needed.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 20 August.
Original 10 August 2026, 3:02pm
Navigation is closed between Lock 37 and Lock 48 due to low water levels caused by the continued dry weather.
Our team is continuing to work to restore water levels in the affected area and is feeding additional water into the canal to help with recovery.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 13 August.
