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Planned Dredging works, between Eastwood Lock & Newtons Farm Bridge

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Detail

TypeNavigation Restriction
Start Date8/7/2024, 7:00:00 AM
End Date10/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Start LocationEastwood (Sir Frank Price) Lock
Ends LocationNewtons Farm Concrete Footbridge
Towpath ClosedNo

Description

Spot dredging will be carried out by our contractors. No evening or weekend work is anticipated.

There may be a delay of up to 30 minutes while equipment is moved out of the way. Please follow any instructions from staff.

Updates

Due to additional works being required, the end date is now expected to be Friday 04th October, at 18:00.

9/19/2024

Due to additional works required, the end date is now expected to be 27th September.

8/23/2024

Works have been slightly delayed and are now due to start 7th August and due to be completed by the 13th September.

8/7/2024

Monday 5th August to Tuesday 10th September 2024 (no evening or weekend work expected)

Area of works:

  • Eastwood Lock
  • Aldwarke Lock
  • Eastwood to Aldwarke
  • Sprotbrough Lock
  • Newtons Farm Concrete Bridge

During the dredging at Aldwarke Lock, wait times for boating customers may be slightly longer due to the dredger operating through the lock. The dredging contractor will work with boaters to minimise delays.

This only applies to Aldwarke Lock.

8/5/2024