Closures and works

Closure

Deepcut and Brookwood Flights (Locks 12 to 28) closed until further notice due to low water levels.

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.

Work Description: Repair of stop plank groove and towpath wall
Location: Chequers and Poulters Bridges
Address: Crondall Lane, Crookham Village, Hampshire
Date of Works: TBC (Autumn/Winter 2026)
Effects on Towpath or Other Facility: TBC - Likely to be closed during works
Effects on Navigation:  Closed – coffer dams installed
Current status: Initial planning

Planned Third-party works

Organisation requesting closure: Farnborough International Airshow
Description: Airshow – aerial display. Closure to navigation and towpath to comply with safety regulations.
Location: Between Norris Bridge and Eelmoor Bridge
Address: near Lafans Road, Farnborough
Date of closure: 12.30pm to 5pm, 13 – 24 July 2026
Effects on Towpath or Other Facility: Towpath closed.
Effects on Navigation: Closed. Strictly no mooring (even outside of the closure times) on this section during these dates.
Current status: Planned
Further details: FIA - Local resident traffic information

Organisation requesting works: Network Rail
Work Description: Maintenance on railway bridge
Location: Ash Wharf Rail Bridge
Address: near Wharf Road, Ash Vale
Date of Works: TBC
Effects on Towpath or Other Facility: None - Pontoon may be in place to maintain towpath during some phases of work
Effects on Navigation: Closed
Current status: Works postponed

Organisation requesting works: Surrey County Council (Highways)
Location: Scotland Bridge Road
Address: Scotland Bridge Road, Woodham
Date of Works: 2026 date TBC
Effects on Towpath or Other Facility: Roadside footway and towpath closed under bridge
Effects on Navigation: Closures at certain stages of work
Current status: Initial planning