Between Lock 1 and Lock 12 - Northampton Arm

Detail

From Date: 25/08/2021 00:00

To Date: 02/09/2021 00:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Maintenance

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Northampton Arm (GU Canal)

Starts at: Lock 1

Ends at: Lock 12

Updates

02/09/2021 13:15

The navigation is now fully open and no booking is required.

The bridge has now been removed.

27/08/2021 20:58

On Thursday September 2nd the Trust and its contractors will be removing Bridge 6. 

Before and during the lifting process, the canal will be closed between Locks 1 and 12 and re-opened completely afterwards. 

Until then customers should continue to contact the East Midlands Office at 0303 040 4040 or [email protected]

The towpath will be periodically closed during the bridge removal and staff will be on site to advise.

26/08/2021 11:14

Bookings for escorted passage through the lock flight before bank holiday weekend, must be made by 3pm today. 

Bookings for bank holiday weekend (Saturday 28th - Tuesday 31st), must be made before 3pm on Friday 27th August. 

We will review the system on our return after bank holiday weekend and will update the website accordingly. 

Please proceed with care and follow advice on site. 

Description

The Navigation on the Rothersthorpe Flight on the Northampton Arm will be restricted between Locks 1 and 12 until further notice, due to the recent report of the weak Bridge (Bridge 6, Alcotts). 

Escorted passage will be available when resources are available, generally in the afternoons. 

It would be appreciated if customers wishing to use the flight would contact the east midlands team at - 

[email protected]

0303 040 4040

Please proceed with care and follow any advice given on site.