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Low water Levels - River Ouse downstream of Linton lock

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Detail

TypeNavigation Restriction
Start Date7/23/2024, 2:43:44 PM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationLinton Lock
Ends LocationLinton Lock

Description

We are currently experiencing very low water levels in the River Ouse downstream of Linton Lock and siltation build up. Skippers to proceed with caution when approaching the downstream section at Linton Lock: Vessels travelling upstream to Linton Lock must follow the right-hand bank to find the deepest channel...

Updates

We are currently experiencing very low water levels in the River Ouse downstream of Linton Lock and siltation build up. Skippers to proceed with caution when approaching the downstream section at Linton Lock: Vessels travelling upstream to Linton Lock must follow the right-hand bank to find the deepest channel. Vessels travelling downstream of Linton Lock must follow the left-hand bank to find the deepest channel The marker buoys have been realigned. Boaters are requested to stay within the main channels to avoid running aground.

5/1/2025

We are currently experiencing very low water levels in the River Ouse downstream of Linton Lock and siltation build up. Skippers to proceed with caution when approaching the downstream section at Linton Lock: Vessels travelling upstream to Linton Lock must follow the right-hand bank to find the deepest channel. Vessels travelling downstream of Linton Lock must follow the left-hand bank to find the deepest channel We will be realigning the current marker buoys in the coming weeks, depending on river flows.

5/1/2025