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Basingstoke Canal : Navigation Update

Basingstoke Canal : Navigation Update

Date Of Update:19/12/2023
Title Of Update:Winter works programme – various closures
Type Of Update:Information/Advisory/Warning/ Directive
Area(s) Affected:Heathvale Bridge, Ash Vale Lock 25 (Deepcut) Farnborough Road Weir Sheerwater Bridge, Woking
Summary of Update:Closure to all traffic – pedestrian / cycle diversion (15/1/2024 – 26/2/2024) Closure to all navigation – minor pedestrian diversion (15/1/2024 – 26/2/2024) Navigation restriction (see below) – minor pedestrian diversion – (2/1/2024 – 19/1/2024) Closure to all navigation – minor pedestrian diversion (29/01/24 – 23/02/24)
Effect on Powered Boats:Closed to all boat traffic Closed to all boat traffic All craft to stop either side of works zone and await contractor instruction to proceed Closed to all boat traffic
Effect on Towpath Users:Closed to all towpath traffic – please use recommended diversion Towpath closed under Curzon Bridge – diversion over bridge ramps Towpath closed in front of weir – diversion via car park and connecting paths Towpath closed under Sheerwater Bridge – diversion over bridge ramps and cross Sheerwater Road at grade
Effect on Unpowered Boats (e.g canoes/kayaks/paddleboards:Closed to all boat traffic Closed to all boat traffic All craft to stop either side of works zone and await contractor instruction to proceed Closed to all boat traffic
Full Update:Heathvale Bridge, Ash Vale – SCC Bridge contractors will be shot blasting and repainting the bridge. There will be no access under the bridge for either pedestrians or boats. Access to Heath Vale Road will be maintained via the upstream facing steps. For anyone walking upstream please follow the diversion which commences at Station Approach, Ash Vale. Lock 25, Deepcut – Basingstoke Canal contractors will be rebuilding the upper paddle chambers and doing other repairs to the lock chamber. The section of canal between Lock 26 and Lock 24 will be dewatered. Farnborough Road Weir – Basingstoke Canal contractors will be replacing the sluice. A barge and limpet dam will be in the channel, all craft to stop and await contractor’s instructions to pass through the works. There will be a minor pedestrian diversion via the Wellesley Woodlands car park and the connecting paths. Sheerwater Bridge, Woking – SCC Bridge contractors will be shot blasting and repainting the bridge. There will be no access under the bridge for either pedestrians or boats. Pedestrians / cycles – please use the ramps to cross Sheerwater Road at grade.
Map RefName of Lock Flight or PoundNavigation Status
1Woodham Locks (Locks 1-6)CLOSED – works below Lock 6  
2Woking Pound (Lock 6 to Lock 7)OPEN – normal hours   
3St Johns Locks (Locks 7-11)OPEN – normal hours
4Hermitage Pound (Lock 11 to Lock 12)OPEN
5Brookwood and Deepcut Locks (Locks 12-28)OPEN – normal hours
6Mytchett Pound (Lock 28 to Lock 29 – Ash Lock)CLOSED – closure at Heathvale Bridge, Ash Vale
7Ash Lock (Lock 29)OPEN
8Hampshire Pound (Lock 29 – Ash Lock to Greywell)OPEN – Obey speed restriction signage – ongoing   Farnborough Road: Slipway closed – ongoing Navigation restricted by works