Updates
06/02/2025 10:35
The navigation and towpath are open again.
06/02/2025 10:11
We are pleased to inform you that contractors have made significant progress in clearing the landslip, and both the navigation and towpath will be open again from 10:30 AM today.
While the towpath is open, we kindly ask that all users proceed with caution.
31/01/2025 15:46
The tree clearance works took longer than originally anticipated, resulting in the extension of the remedial works to the landslips into next week.
Navigation will be open from 4:00 PM today (Friday 31st January) and will close again at 8:00 AM on Monday morning to allow for the continuation of the remedial works. Please note, the towpath will remain closed throughout the weekend.
29/01/2025 09:22
The contractor's crane boat is currently in the process of clearing trees and is expected to complete this task by the end of the day. Following this, work will begin on addressing the landslip, with the contractor aiming to have the first section cleared by the weekend.
The plan remains to have the navigation re-opened by Friday afternoon in preparation for the weekend.
24/01/2025 17:22
We are pleased to inform you that contractors have made significant progress in clearing the majority of the fallen trees, allowing a Trust workboat to successfully pass through. As a result, the navigation will reopen over the weekend, with a restriction in place until 9 AM on Monday 27th January. Please proceed with caution during this time. The towpath will remain closed.
On Monday 27th January, the navigation will be temporarily closed again to enable contractors to continue with essential remedial work to address the landslips on the towpath. We anticipate completing the necessary work by Friday 31st January.
15/01/2025 14:20
Contractors have confirmed that the boat will be lifted in at Norbury Wharf on Monday 20th January, with the boat arriving on-site on Tuesday morning to begin clearing the navigation.
On Monday, the tree team will focus on removing the remaining trunk from the offside weir and the Yew tree in the cutting. Starting Tuesday morning, they will begin clearing the trees obstructing the navigation, with the aim of having the navigation clear by Friday 24th January.
Please note that the towpath will remain closed until the landslip areas are fully cleared.
08/01/2025 16:11
Unfortunately, since Storm Darragh, several additional trees have fallen, which has led to an update in the scope of the required works.
We are now nearing the point where we can instruct contractors to begin the necessary works. Once the works have been formally instructed, we will provide a further update.
Please note that, to facilitate mobilisation and undertake the works safely, it is likely that the navigation will remain closed until Friday 24th January.
Thank you for your continued patience.
03/01/2025 12:28
The navigation and towpath remains closed here.
The large tree that had fallen onto the offside weir was cleared over the festive period. In collaboration with our contractors, we are continuing to develop an effective methodology for clearing trees that are still blocking navigation.
We will provide an update on Wednesday 8th January.
20/12/2024 10:57
The navigation between Bridge 56 and Bridge 59 will remain closed until the first week of January.
Our contractors will focus on clearing the tree obstructing the offside weir near Bridge 59. This will be prioritised today to ensure the weir can function at full capacity over the Christmas period, should we get any significant rainfall.
Additionally, a large fallen ash tree requires removal. Due to its size and position, this will not be a straightforward operation and will require careful planning to ensure safe extraction. As a result, we anticipate the work to be completed by the first week of January.
We will provide an update by Wednesday 8th January. Thank you for your patience.
