Aire & Calder Mainline, Wakefield Branch Aire & Calder
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Detail
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 5/1/2025, 5:23:00 PM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Bank Dole Lock (Lock 5) |
| Ends Location | Bank Dole Lock (Lock 5) |
Updates
8 July 2025 at 16:27
Water levels have now receded,
The following flood gates / locks are now open. Bank Dole Flood Gates Leeds Dock (Clarence Dock) Flood Gates Castleford Flood Lock Ferry Bridge Flood Lock Broadreach Flood Lock
Please check the Strong Stream Warning board and marker at each flood lock before entering the river section of navigation.
7 July 2025 at 07:25
Due to Rising water levels - The following flood gates / locks are closed but user operable:-
Ferry Bridge Flood Lock Castleford Flood Lock
The following flood gates / locks are open:- Bank Dole Flood Gates Leeds Dock (Clarence Dock) Flood Gates Broadreach Flood Lock
Please check the Strong Stream Warning board and marker at each flood lock before entering the river section of navigation. River levels are being closely monitored and flood gates and locks reopened when river levels allow.
27 May 2025 at 14:39
The following flood gates / locks are closed but user operable:- Ferry Bridge Flood Lock
The following flood gates / locks are open:- Bank Dole Flood Gates Leeds Dock (Clarence Dock) Flood Gates Castleford Flood Lock Broadreach Flood Lock (4pm)
Please check the Strong Stream Warning board and marker at each flood lock before entering the river section of navigation. River levels are being closely monitored and flood gates and locks reopened when river levels allow.
1 May 2025 at 16:26
The following flood gates / locks are now open. Bank Dole Flood Gates Leeds Dock (Clarence Dock) Flood Gates Castleford Flood Lock Ferry Bridge Flood Lock Broadreach Flood Lock (4pm)
Please check the Strong Stream Warning board and marker at each flood lock before entering the river section of navigation. River levels are being closely monitored and flood gates and locks reopened when river levels allow.