OnTheCut

31 July 2025 at 11:39

Network Rail have confirmed that the temperature threshold for operating the structure has been raised from 15 degrees up to 16 degrees. They continue to work on potentially increasing this further. This 1 degree increase should increase predicted availability of operation from 30% to 60%.   From Monday 4th August a weekly forecast prediction will be provided by NR to advise on expected daily openings between 06:00 and 09:30. The notice will be updated each week with a new weekly traffic light type prediction (red, amber, green). Please see below for the rest of this week which shows that the bridge is expected to be operating every day between these times.   Friday - Green Saturday - Green Sunday - Green Monday – Green   Note: This is intended as guidance and an estimate based on weather predictions for this week. Network Rail do not guarantee operations on these days.

16 July 2025 at 08:42

Network Rail have advised that the bridge can now operate at any time providing the temperature below the bridge is under 15 degrees.

Lighting will be provided for any early boat movements from 4am onwards to enable safe passage as this is when the temperature is most likely to be below 15 degrees.

Network Rail are still undertaking investigations and will provide an update over the next month.

1 July 2025 at 13:14

Network Rail have advised that the bridge will operate every day between 4am-7am providing the temperature is below 15°C.

Bridge operations during these times will not require plant staff to be physically present on site; however, they will remain on call should any issues arise.

We will review and update the notice by 4pm on Friday, 1st August.

27 June 2025 at 13:14

Network Rail have advised the following:-

"Due to the forecast hot temperatures over the forthcoming weekend, Keadby Rail Bridge will not be opened for river traffic until Wednesday 2nd July at the earliest."

We will update this email no later than 4pm on Tuesday 1st July.

26 June 2025 at 09:02

Network Rail – Bridge Operating Schedule Update

The bridge will be open for canal traffic between 04:00am and 07:00am, provided the bridge temperature is 15°C or below.

• Thursday 26/06/25 & Friday 27/06/25: The bridge will be operated within the 04:00am–07:00am window, subject to temperature conditions.
• • Saturday 28/06/25 & Sunday 29/06/25: The bridge will not be operational due to forecasted high temperatures across the weekend.
• • From Monday 30/06/25 onwards: The 04:00am–07:00am operating window will resume daily, again subject to the bridge temperature being 15°C or lower.

Further works and discussions are ongoing with the aim of extending and improving the bridge's operating window.

25 June 2025 at 12:29

Network Rail have advised the following:

Keadby Rail Bridge will be available for opening to boaters between 04:00 and 07:00 on Thursday and Friday, 26th and 27th June. It will not be operational over the weekend, but will reopen again during the same early morning window on Monday, 30th June. Bridge operations during these times will not require plant staff to be physically present on site; however, they will remain on call should any issues arise.

There is another meeting scheduled for 13:00 on Monday, after which we will provide a further update. From the recent technical conference, it appears highly likely that the bridge can operate as needed provided the temperature remains at or below 15°C.

24 June 2025 at 13:33

Network Rail is currently in discussions regarding a forward plan and has advised us of the following:

• Boaters will be able to pass through between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM tomorrow morning (25th June).

We will share a further update following Network Rail's upcoming conference. In the meantime, we remain hopeful that additional windows for boat movements will be available from early next week.

23 June 2025 at 11:31

The navigation closure remains in effect.

We have been informed by Network Rail that, unfortunately, the planned repair was unsuccessful. We are liaising with the Network Rail engineering team, who are currently in a meeting to discuss the next steps. As soon as we receive further information, we will update this notice accordingly.

7 June 2025 at 12:26

Network Rail have advised that Keadby Canal Bridge remains out of use due to equipment failure.

Additional to the welding repairs, a roller girder plate has been identified during the week which has become badly deformed; this requires replacement before the bridge can be operated for canal traffic. The replacement plate is a bespoke fabrication which will be ready for installation next weekend.   The current plan is as follows:   Sat Night / Sun Morning 07/06/25 - 08/06/25: The first phase of welding repairs will be undertaken on the bridge. Sat Night / Sun Morning 14/06/25 - 15/06/25: The roller girder plate will be fitted to the bridge with the associated specialist welding required. Sat Night / Sun Morning 21/06/25 - 22/06/25: The final phase of welding will be undertaken & the bridge tested for correct operation.   The current estimate for re-opening the bridge to canal traffic is 0900 Sunday 22nd June.

3 June 2025 at 10:05

We have been informed by Network Rail that the bridge is still out of order. Network Rail will be making an attempt to fix the bridge during the evening of Saturday, 7th June. The bridge will therefore be be inoperable until at least Sunday (8th June) morning.

Network Rail have assured us that they will update us of the works on Sunday, 8th June.

2 June 2025 at 08:06

Network rail have informed us that the bridge is currently out of order, we are liaising with them and as soon as we have more information we will update the notice.