Winter Works and Public Consultation
Each winter, when waterway usage is typically reduced, we undertake a programme of essential maintenance and repair works across our network. To ensure these works can be delivered safely and effectively, it is often necessary to fully close sections of the waterway and, on occasion, the associated towpath.
Prior to finalising the winter works programme, we carry out a period of public consultation with waterway users, stakeholders, and local communities. This process enables us to consider feedback, assess potential impacts, and identify opportunities to minimise disruption wherever possible.
Please be aware that, until the final programme is published in August, the works schedule remains provisional and is subject to change.
Any amendments made following publication are managed through a formal change control process. Where changes occur, the relevant web notices will be updated to reflect the latest information.
Public Consultation Schedule 2027
- 4 May – draft notices published for public to comment on
- 28 May – deadline for submitting comments (first round)
- 28 June – revised notices published for public to comment on
- 23 July – deadline for submitting comments (second round)
- 9 August – final winter maintenance programme published
2027/28 Winter programme dates
- Pre-Christmas works: 1 November 2027 – 17 December 2027
- Post-Christmas works: 4 January 2028 – 10 March 2028
Consultation updates
The winter works consultation has closed; thank you to all those who commented on our draft winter 2026/27 plan.
This has now been finalised and you can see the individual stoppages in the main search below.
