Updates
09/08/2021 10:46
We have been updated by close of play today, the Portadam will coming out of the water and there will no longer be a restriction to the wide beam boats.
04/08/2021 18:41
Due to complications caused by the Third Party Contractors who are carrying out the work at this site, the removing of this restriction has unfortunately been pushed back until Tuesday 10th August.
We apologise for the continued disruption for our wide beam boats, who are still requested not to travel along this section until the works are complete as only Narrowboats will fit through.
02/08/2021 12:09
Following a series of incidents can we reiterate that this section is closed to wide-beam craft until the works are complete and Portadam removed.
The canal is due to be fully re-opened on Thursday 5th August.
22/07/2021 09:05
Due to further difficulties in coordinating the works, the Contractors will now be carrying out these work from Tuesday 27th July to Wednesday 4th August, a week later than originally stated. Apologies for the change in dates.
This is still part of the development of the Island Quarter, contractors Land & Water will be installing a capping beam to the new offside waterway wall which itself will support the new step-free access and associated pavilion building on the offside of the canal.
These works will involve the installation of a temporary dam ("Portadam") in the channel adjacent to the offside wall, temporarily restricting the water space available for boats to turn this sharp corner on the canal.
Buoys or booms will be deployed to mark the width of the navigable channel during the works. Banksmen/women will be present during the works to direct traffic and implement a one-way working system if required. Please approach with caution and be prepared to wait if requested.
Immediately north of Bridge 2 the width is anticipated to be restricted to less than 4.5m for one week, making passage of wide-beamed craft past the works potentially unsafe for that period.
Moorings and facilities are available south/downstream of the restriction at Meadow Lane Lock.
General towpath mooring is available along this stretch of canal.
West/upstream of the restriction a turning area is available in Castle Wharf, with facilities Available at Beeston Lock. General towpath and 2-day visitor moorings are available along this stretch of canal.
Please slow down on approach to the turn. Manoeuvring space will be extremely limited during the works making this bend potentially difficult to navigate.
Banksmen/women will be present during the works to direct traffic and implement a one-way working system if required. Please approach with caution and be prepared to wait if requested.
The use of the white painted "strapping bollard" on the towpath side may be advisable to assist boats in making the turn.
Wide beam craft are requested to not travel along this section of canal for this week, but to moor up in advance of the restriction and delay passage through these works.
