Water levels - Kennet & Avon, Lock 10, Wash House Lock to Lock 1, Hanham Lock.
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Detail
Type | Advice |
Start Date | 5/8/2024, 12:00:00 PM |
End Date | 7/12/2024, 8:00:00 AM |
Start Location | Lock 1, Hanham Lock |
Ends Location | Lock 10, Wash House Lock |
Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain the section between Lock 10, Wash House Lock and Lock 1, Hanham Lock is designated:
Red - Do not proceed
CAUTION STRONG STREAM
We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (locks may be closed)
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Updates
Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels between Lock 1, Hanham Lock & Lock 10, Wash House Lock are currently designated:
GREEN (OPEN)
Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
5/24/2024Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels between Lock 1,Hanham Lock & Lock 10, Wash House Lock are currently designated:
Yellow (falling)
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the risk of floating debris.
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
5/8/2024Further to the notice below, please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain the section between Lock 10, Wash House Lock and Lock 1, Hanham Lock is designated:
Red - Do not proceed
CAUTION STRONG STREAM
We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (locks may be closed)
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
4/29/2024Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels between Lock 10, Wash House Lock & Lock 2 Keynsham Lock are currently designated:
Yellow (falling)
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
We are removing the padlock at Lock 10 this afternoon, but please be aware that the locks on the Avon are likely to be inoperable due to the build up of silt caused by recent flooding events.
Now that the river is navigable, our dredging contractor will be working to clear these deposits as quickly as possible, from tomorrow onwards.
Please keep well clear of the dredger and take extra care when navigating the river, due to the risk of floating debris.
We will provide progress updates on this notice, as and when received.
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team
4/22/2024Further to the notice below, please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain the section between Lock 10, Wash House Lock and Lock 1, Hanham Lock is designated:
Red - Do not proceed
CAUTION STRONG STREAM
We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (locks may be closed)
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
12/4/2023Further to the notice below, please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain the section between Lock 10, Wash House Lock and Lock 1, Hanham Lock is designated:
Red - Do not proceed
CAUTION STRONG STREAM
We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (locks may be closed)
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
12/4/2023Further to the notice below, please be advised that river levels between Lock 10, Wash House Lock & Lock 1, Hanham Lock are currently designated:
Yellow (falling)
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the risk of floating debris.
You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
11/30/2023