Waterway Notices / Between Long Eaton Lock 61 and Dockholme Lock 62
Navigation Closure beginning 25 September 2026 at 10:30 to 6 October 2026 at 10:13. Starting at Lock 62 - Dockholme Lock, ending at Lock 61 - Long Eaton.
This notice has ended and is no longer active.
Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 25 September 2026 at 10:30 |
| End Date | 6 October 2026 at 10:13 |
| Start Location | Lock 62 - Dockholme Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 61 - Long Eaton |
Updates
2 October 2026 at 12:22
Water levels have recovered slightly on the Erewash Canal, however, the navigation remains closed between Long Eaton Lock 61 and Dockholme Lock 62.
Please do not navigate this stretch until levels fully recover. We will update this notice when we have further information.
28 September 2026 at 09:44
This closure has now been extended down to Long Eaton Lock 61.
The prolonged dry weather and lack of rainfall means we are struggling with low water levels. Please do not navigate this stretch until levels have recovered.
We will update this notice when we have further information.
25 September 2026 at 10:24
The Erewash Canal is currently closed between Stanton Lock 65 and Gallows Inn Lock 67 due to low water levels. Passage through this section is not possible.
This notice will be updated as soon as further information becomes available.