CLOSED - Lock 13 Newlay Top Lock to Lock 2 Office Lock

Water levels continue to struggle between Newlay and Kirkstall and all locks within the affected area will remain closed towards office lock. This will be re-evaluated on Wednesday 12th August 2026, with a further update provided by 4pm on this day.   Once levels have recovered sufficiently for navigation to re-open, we will be revising our operating schedule for these locks to preserve water and extend navigation as long as possible. We are currently working through scenarios of what this looks like and will advise in due course.

Water levels continue to struggle between Newlay and Kirkstall and all locks within the affected area will remain closed. This will be re-evaluated on Wednesday 12th August 2026, with a further update provided by 4pm on this day.   Once levels have recovered sufficiently for navigation to re-open, we will be revising our operating schedule for these locks to preserve water and extend navigation as long as possible. We are currently working through scenarios of what this looks like and will advise in due course.

Low Water Levels

Due to the continued dry weather, we are experiencing low water levels on this section of the canal.

Our teams are monitoring the situation closely and taking steps to manage available water resources where possible.

We will reassess water levels on Monday 10 August, and this notice will be reviewed and updated by 12:00 noon.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.