Closures and works
Third party works on the Canal
If you wish to carry out any works which require access across and/or works on or over Basingstoke Canal property this must be approved in advance, and there is likely be a fee.
Apply for access, or works on, over or under canal property
For the latest information on timescales for outstanding works please contact the office on 01252 370073 or [email protected]
Maintenance works planned on the Canal
The following is a list of the planned canal or third party maintenance works we are currently aware of. Occasionally emergency stoppages for unforeseen events occur (eg: fallen trees) - see our Facebook page for the latest updates,
For the latest information on timescales for outstanding works please contact the office on 01252 370073 or [email protected] or follow our Facebook page.
Culvert surveys
Undertaking work: contractor
Location: Various along canal
Date: To be confirmed
Effects on towpath or other facility: Potential short closures with local signage or diversion.
Effects on navigation: Contractor may deploy boat / barge or pumping equipment in channel. Slow and be prepared to stop on contractor’s instruction.
Status: Part delivered - awaiting contractor update
Scotland Road piling replacement project
Undertaking work: SCC Land and Property / contractor
Location: Offside above lock 2 by houseboats
Date: To be confirmed
Effects on towpath or other facility: Possibly temporary stoppages during lifting operations or diversions in place.
Effects on navigation: Possible temporary closures of Navigation. However, canal will remain in water. Follow onsite signage or instruction from contractors when Navigation is open.
Status: Delayed - awaiting update from SCC
Sluice gate replacement
Undertaking work: Canal contractor
Location: Norris
Date: Summer 2024
Effects on towpath or other facility: Temporary closure
Effects on navigation: To be confirmed
Status: Delayed - seeking consents
Ash Aqueduct relining
Undertaking work: SCC Highways/contractor
Location: Ash Aqueduct / A331
Date: Postponed to Winter 2024
Effects on towpath or other facility: To be confirmed
Effects on navigation: Closed - Ash Lock to Ash Wharf for 4 months
Status: Awaiting SCC confirmation
Bank protection works at Mytchett Lake - works in the interest of safety
Undertaking work: Canal contractor
Location: Mytchett Lake
Date: Spring/summer 2024
Effects on towpath or other facility: Closed - diversion in place
Effects on navigation: Work barge in channel - slow, prepare to stop and obey contractor’s instructions. Temporary closure likely for approximately two weeks.
Sluice gate replacement
Undertaking work: Canal contractor
Location: Horsell Sluice, Woking
Date: Summer 2024
Effects on towpath or other facility:Temporary closure and diversion
Effects on navigation: Navigation closed for powered craft due to coffer dam in channel – approximately 4-6 weeks; unpowered craft please stop and await contractor’s instructions to proceed.
Status: Delayed - seeking consents
Mytchett Lake Road Bridge - stop plank groove installation
Undertaking work: contractor
Location: Mytchett Place Bridge
Date: Winter 2024/25 to be confirmed
Effects on towpath or other facility: Closure of towpath expected at Mytchett Lake Bridge. Diversion routes will be in place.
Effects on navigation: To be confirmed - approximately one month closure