Suspension of Navigation Notices.

Any confirmed upcoming suspensions or closures to navigation will be published on this page and via @MLC1862 on X and our Facebook page. You can also sign-up to receive a text message alert. Emergency closures will also be posted. Our News page includes navigation news items.

• If you are planning to enter or exit the Middle Level navigation via Stanground Lock or Salters Lode Lock, the Environment Agency have set up online calendars to host the latest navigation closures, restrictions and/or advisory notices on the Great Ouse (inc. Tidal Gt Ouse crossing) and Nene

Planned Suspensions for 2026

The following are planned suspensions to navigation in 2026 for works that are currently in the planning stages. Once the date windows for works are confirmed, the suspension notice will be published and distributed.

• In Spring 2026 navigation west of Lodes End Lock will be suspended as we lower water levels to enable us to remove and then refit two of the six pumps at Bevill’s Leam Pumping Station. It is likely that three closure periods will be needed. This will not affect the Nene to Gt Ouse link route.
• There will need to be a closure of Ashline Lock, Whittlesey to inspect the lock pen and gates. An inspection is needed to scope future gate replacement works. As this would suspend navigation on the Link-Route, we will not undertake this work during the main boating season. The inspection will likely take place in Autumn 2026, however if resources enable, we may bring this forward to Spring 2026.