Navigation update – Airshow closure map

Please see navigation update below and map attached regarding the airshow.

Date Of Update:	08/07/2024
Title Of Update:	Farnborough Airshow Closures
Type Of Update:	Information/Advisory/Warning/ Directive
Area(s) Affected:	Norris Bridge, Fleet – Eelmoor Bridge, Farnborough
Summary of Update:	Afternoon closures whilst flying display activities take place at Farnborough Airshow.
Effect on Powered Boats:	Closed – during the afternoon 15 – 26 July
Effect on Towpath Users:	Closed – during the afternoon 15 – 26 July
Effect on Unpowered Boats (e.g canoes/kayaks/paddleboards:	Closed – during the afternoon 15 – 26 July
Full Update:	To enable the flying displays at the Farnborough International Airshow, the Canal navigation and towpath will be CLOSED to all users between Eelmoor Bridge and Norris Bridge in Hampshire during the afternoons of 15-26 July. This is the same as in the last few editions of the airshow and following updated CAA guidance. Flying / closure times 15 – 20 July 12:00 (noon) to 17:30 21 July – reserve date (no planned closure but may be closed 12:00 (noon) to 17:30 as circumstance require) 22 – 26 July 12:30 to 17:30 Farnborough Airshow will have security guards at each end of the closure, please follow their instruction and who will lift the closure once flying has finished each day. Please plan your use of the canal accordingly.

Map Ref	Name of Lock Flight or Pound	Navigation Status
1	Woodham Locks (Locks 1-6)	OPEN – normal hours
2	Woking Pound (Lock 6 to Lock 7)	OPEN
3	St Johns Locks (Locks 7-11)	OPEN – normal hours
4	Hermitage Pound (Lock 11 to Lock 12)	OPEN
5	Brookwood and Deepcut Locks (Locks 12-28)	CLOSED – until further notice (ongoing issue)
6	Mytchett Pound (Lock 28 to Lock 29 – Ash Lock)	OPEN
7	Ash Lock (Lock 29)	OPEN
8	Hampshire Pound (Lock 29 – Ash Lock to Greywell)	PARTIALLY CLOSED Obey speed restriction signage – ongoing Norris – Eelmoor closed daily in the afternoons of 15 – 26 July

Canal and Rivers Trust guide to Canal Terminology.