Notice Archive / Navigation restriction - Sprotbrough Lock to Newtons Farm Concrete Footbridge
Navigation Restriction Notice from 23 March 2026 at 08:00 to Ongoing. Starting at Sprotbrough Lock, ending at Newtons Farm Concrete Footbridge.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 23 March 2026 at 08:00 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Sprotbrough Lock |
| Ends Location | Newtons Farm Concrete Footbridge |
Updates
20 March 2026 at 10:32
Plough dredging is due to take place at Sprotbrough and Newton on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire navigation, which is aimed to clear silt build-up within the channel. Boating customers may be asked to wait up to 30 minutes whilst the dredger is repositioned to allow safe passage.
| Navigation | Location | Dates | Duration (estimated) | |-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------| | Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation (SSYN) | Newton Bend - Downstream of Newton Farm Concrete Bridge | Monday 23rd March - Wednesday 25th March | 2 days (between 8am-5pm) | | Sprotbrough - Downstream of Bridge 62 (road bridge) | Wednesday 25th March - Friday 27th March | 2 days (between 8am-5pm) | | | Sprotbrough - Visitor Moorings | Friday 27th March | 0.5 days (between 8am-5pm) | |