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Water levels between Woolhampton Lock (94) and Frouds Bridge (29)

Starts: 8 July 2021 11:00 am

Ends: 6 September 2021 11:00 am inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 94, Woolhampton Lock
Ends atBridge 29, Froud's Bridge

Updates

08/07/2021 11:40

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow passage from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

07/07/2021 09:04

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, this section is currently designated:

Yellow (rising)

CAUTION STREAM INCREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen soon and without warning (Locks may be closed)

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team

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01/07/2021 09:17

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow passage from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

28/06/2021 10:35

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, this section is currently designated:

Yellow (rising)

CAUTION STREAM INCREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen soon and without warning (Locks may be closed)

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team

23/06/2021 13:49

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow passage from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

21/06/2021 10:02

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow navigation from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

This area is currently designated:

Yellow (falling)

Proceed with caution

CAUTION STREAM DECREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.

If you require any further information please contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any aspect you would like to discuss.

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 08004799947

18/06/2021 14:06

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, this section is currently designated:

Red - Do not proceed.

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

27/05/2021 13:47

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow passage from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

19/05/2021 10:18

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow navigation from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

This area is currently designated:

Yellow (falling)

Proceed with caution

CAUTION STREAM DECREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.

If you require any further information please contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any aspect you would like to discuss.

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 08004799947

17/05/2021 09:59

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, this section is currently designated:

Red - Do not proceed.

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

18/03/2021 13:42

Please be advised that river levels have fallen between Woolhampton Lock (94) and Froud's Bridge (29)

This area is currently designated:

Yellow (falling) - Proceed with caution.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

20/01/2021 08:44

Please be advised that following a period of persistent rain, the River Kennet is currently in:

Red

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

Do not proceed (Locks may be closed)

If you require any further information please contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any aspect you would like to discuss.

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 08004799947

15/01/2021 11:27

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow navigation from Lock 94 Woolhampton Lock to Bridge 29 Froud's Bridge.

This area is currently designated:

Yellow (falling)

Proceed with caution

CAUTION STREAM DECREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.

If you require any further information please contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any aspect you would like to discuss.

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 08004799947

24/12/2020 09:51

Please be advised that following a period of persistent rain, the River Kennet is currently in:

Red

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

Do not proceed (Locks may be closed)

If you require any further information please contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any aspect you would like to discuss.

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 08004799947

24/12/2020 09:50

Please be advised that following a period of persistent rain, the River Kennet is currently in:

Red

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

Do not proceed (Locks may be closed

If you require any further information please contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should there be any aspect you would like to discuss.

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 08004799947

Description

Please be advised that following a period of persistent rain, the River Kennet is currently in:

Condition: Yellow and rising

CAUTION STREAM INCREASING

We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen and red boards could be displayed very soon and without warning (Locks may be closed)

Please contact us on 03030 404040 or at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk
if you would like to speak with our Customer Support Team, about this notice

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