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

6 February 2026 at 12:39

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.

27 January 2026 at 14:44

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.

20 January 2026 at 12:06

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.

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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