Notice Archive / Cranfleet Flood Gates

Navigation Closure Notice from 9 January 2026 at 13:20 to Ongoing. Starting at Cranfleet Flood Gates, ending at Cranfleet Flood Gates.

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Summary

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date9 January 2026 at 13:20
End DateOngoing
Start LocationCranfleet Flood Gates
Ends LocationCranfleet Flood Gates

Updates

16 January 2026 at 13:19

Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.  

9 January 2026 at 13:21

Cranfleet Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous.  Locks may also be closed.  

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