CURRENT LOCK CLOSURES
The EA has announced the following lock closure programme for the winter of 2007/8. Those planning to escape from Priory to the canal system at the beginning of the new season should bear these in mind - and check with the EA.
Also bear in mind that we are now in the season for "Strong Stream Advice". When Strong Stream Advice is in force several locks, including Cardington, are used for flood defence purposes and may be closed at no notice to navigation. When Strong Stream Advice is in force, you are advised not to venture out on to the river. You can sign up to receive SSA by registering on the forum board and signing up to the SSA Group. You will then receive an e-mail when SSA is issued and cancelled.
Restrictions
CLOSURES
The Environment Agency has advised the following Emergency Lock Closures:
BRAMPTON LOCK - The lock will be closed from 3rd to 14th March 2008 inclusive for a drain down inspection and repairs to the brickwork.
GODMANCHESTER LOCK - The lock will be closed from 10th to 14th March 2008 inclusive to connect the power supply and install CCTV cameras.
BROWNSHILL LOCK - Emergency Closure - 18th to 22nd February 2008 inclusive - To enable fitting of new actuators and conection of a new power supply.
ST IVES LOCK - Emergency Closure - 18th to 29th February 2008 inclusive - To enable repairs to brickwork in the lock pen to be carried out.
RIVER LARK - JUDES FERRY TO ISLEHAM LOCK will be closed between Monday 7th January 2008 and Friday 7th March 2008. This closure is to allow EA contractors to undertake dredging works and to drain down and inspect Isleham Lock. For more information call the River Inspector on 07889 111829 .
SALTERS LODE - MIDDLE LEVEL - Salters Lode lock will be closed to navigation from Monday 14 January 2008 to Monday 9 March 2008 for replacement of the guillotine tidal door into the river Great Ouse. It will not be possible to enter the Middle Level system from the Great Ouse during this period.
Welches Dam/Forty Foot Lock: Welches Dam/Forty Foot Lock will be closed until further notice due to a serious failure of the lock structure and V doors.
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