Waterway Notices / Keadby Rail Drawbridge - restricted passage when structure temperature is 16 degrees or higher
Navigation Restriction beginning 29 April 2026 at 10:23 to 30 September 2026 at 10:00 at Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge.
This is a live notice. Please check the Canal & River Trust website for the latest information. View on Canal & River Trust website.
Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 29 April 2026 at 10:23 |
| End Date | 30 September 2026 at 10:00 |
| Start Location | Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge |
| Ends Location | Bridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge |
Updates
21 September 2026 at 15:29
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Tuesday (22/09) - Amber Wednesday (23/09) - Green Thursday (24/09) - Green Friday (25/09) - Amber Saturday (26/09) - Amber Sunday (27/09) - 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.
11 September 2026 at 15:53
Good afternoon, Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge from Network Rail. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours: Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100 Forecast:
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Friday (11/09) - Amber Saturday (12/09) - Amber Sunday (13/09) - Amber Monday (14/09) - Amber Tuesday (15/09) - Amber Wednesday (16/09) - Green Thursday (17/09) - Amber 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.
9 September 2026 at 11:25
We have had confirmation from Network Rail that the repairs have been completed and the bridge is once again operable.
It is still subject to temperature restrictions which are listed below.
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Wednesday (09/09) - Amber Thursday (10/09) - Amber Friday (11/09) - Amber Saturday (12/09) - Amber Sunday (13/09) - Amber
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.
8 September 2026 at 13:33
We have been informed by Network Rail that the bridge is currently closed due to a fault.
Engineers are attending site tomorrow to carry out repairs. Any further updates will be posted on this notice.
8 September 2026 at 08:15
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Tuesday (08/09) - Amber Wednesday (09/09) - Amber Thursday (10/09) - Amber Friday (11/09) - Amber Saturday (12/09) - Amber Sunday (13/09) - Amber
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.
1 September 2026 at 07:44
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Tuesday (01/09) - Amber Wednesday (02/09) - Amber Thursday (03/09) - Red Friday (04/09) - Red Saturday (05/09) - Amber Sunday (06/09) - Amber Monday (07/09) - Amber
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.
26 August 2026 at 11:03
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Thursday (27/08) - Red Friday (28/08) - Red Saturday (29/08) - Amber Sunday (30/08) - Amber Monday (31/08) - Amber
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.
24 August 2026 at 07:50
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Monday (24/08) - Amber Tuesday (25/08) - Amber Wednesday (26/08) - Red
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.
21 August 2026 at 12:34
We have been informed by Network Rail that due to a damaged bridge deck Keadby Rail Drawbridge is currently closed.
They are hoping to have it repaired by Sunday (23/08) afternoon, if not it will be completed on Monday (24/08). This notice will be updated once the bridge is back open for use.
14 August 2026 at 12:48
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Saturday (15/08) - Red Sunday (16/08) - Amber Monday (17/08) - Amber Tuesday (18/08) - Red Wednesday (19/08) - Amber Thursday (20/08) - Amber
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.
10 August 2026 at 15:05
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Monday (10/08) - Amber Tuesday (11/08 ) - Amber Wednesday (12/08) - Amber Thursday (13/08) - Red Friday (14/08) - Red Saturday (15/08) - Red Sunday (16/08) - Amber
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.
28 July 2026 at 08:40
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours:
Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Forecast: Tuesday (28/07) - Red Wednesday (29/07) - Red Thursday (30/07) - Red Friday (31/07) - Amber Saturday (01/07) - Amber Sunday (02/07) - Red
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.
20 July 2026 at 12:03
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours: Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100
Monday (20/07) - Amber Tuesday (21/07) - Amber Wednesday (22/07) - Amber Thursday (23/07) - Amber Friday (24/07) - Amber Saturday (25/07) - Amber
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.
7 July 2026 at 13:39
Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours: Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100 Forecast:
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Wednesday (08/07) Red Thursday (09/07) Red Friday (10/07) Red Saturday (11/07) Red Sunday (12/07) Red Monday (13/07) Amber 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.
3 July 2026 at 15:48
Good afternoon, Please find details of our latest operations forecast for Keadby bridge. The structures restriction point remains at 16C internal temperature where operations will stop. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the following hours and have provided the forecast below of our confidence for moving within those hours: Opening between 0500 – 0900 and 1800 - 2100 Forecast: Saturday (04/07) - Red Sunday (05/07) - Red Monday (06/07) - Red Tuesday (07/07) - Red Wednesday (08/07) - Amber Thursday (09/07) - Red 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.
29 June 2026 at 15:17
Tuesday (30/06) - Red Wednesday (01/07) - Amber Thursday (02/07) - Amber Friday (03/07) - Amber Saturday (04/07) - Red Sunday (05/07) - Red
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.
8 June 2026 at 07:48
Monday - Green Tuesday - Green Wednesday - Green Thursday - 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.
27 May 2026 at 07:46
Wednesday – Amber Thursday - Red Friday - Red Saturday - Red Sunday – Amber Monday – Amber 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.
22 May 2026 at 10:08
Thursday - Amber Friday - Red Saturday - Red Sunday - Red Monday - Red Tuesday – Amber
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.
20 May 2026 at 15:46
Thursday - Amber Friday - Red Saturday - Red Sunday - Red Monday - Red Tuesday – Amber
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.
12 May 2026 at 08:48
Tuesday - Green Wednesday - Green Thursday - Green 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.
7 May 2026 at 08:51
Thursday - Green 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.
1 May 2026 at 08:36
UPDATED Please see below this weeks predicted forecast for Keadby Bridge: Wednesday - Green Thursday - Green Friday - Red 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.
29 April 2026 at 10:40
Please see below this weeks predicted forecast for Keadby Bridge:
Wednesday - Green Thursday - Green Friday - Amber 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.
29 April 2026 at 10:38
The ambient temperatures at Keadby Rail Drawbridge are increasing as we are approaching a warmer season. With these increasing temperatures, the traffic light system will be re-instated for the summer period. Network Rail have advised that the bridge will continue to be available for passage at any time, providing the structure temperature is 16 degrees or below. We will update the notice weekly with operations forecast for Keadby. We ask boat users to attempt to travel between the hours of 0500 - 0900 and 1800 - 2100.