Boating news
Current issues, navigation works and potential hazards that visitors need to be aware of when navigating the Broads are detailed on this page.
We also advise boaters to always check Notices to Mariners for important, longer-term navigation information.
Notices which seriously impede navigation or safety are marked as "Urgent". Please read these carefully if you suspect you may be affected.
Current notices
19/7/21 temporary opening times at Oulton swing bridge
Network Rail has informed the Broads Authority that due to a motor fault, the Oulton Swing Bridge will have limited opening times until a new motor can be installed.
If your passage under Oulton Swing Bridge requires the rail bridge to open, the temporary opening times are:
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:35am only, please plan your passage for these times.
This is a temporary restricted opening to allow a Network Rail Engineering team to be on site to facilitate the swing. The new motor is expected to take between 2 -5 weeks to arrive and be installed.
Any issues outside of these times please contact Network Rail on Contact us - Network Rail 03457 11 41 41
St Benet's Abbey 24 hour mooring update
Posted 12 July 2021Urgent - Emergency repairs to Vauxhall Bridge, Lower Bure
Posted 7 July 2021Inspection of St Miles Bridge, Norwich
Posted 7 July 2021Inspection of Haddiscoe Bridge, St Olaves
Posted 7 July 2021Whitlingham Country Park 24 hour moorings
Posted 17 June 2021Navigation Closure on Oulton Broad (Mutford Lock)
Posted 8 June 2021Partial closure of Neatishead Staithe moorings
Posted 27 May 2021Navigation restriction on Breydon Water
Posted 19 May 2021Navigation restriction on the Lower Bure
Posted 19 May 2021Navigation Restriction on approaches to Breydon Bridge (A47)
Posted 16 April 2021Haven Bridge reminder
Posted 16 April 2021BSS issue fresh reminder on CO poisoning
Posted 16 April 2021Urgent - Sunken vessel at Blundeston Marshes
Posted 8 April 2021Water plant cutting on River Waveney
Posted 1 January 2021Invasive Floating Pennywort Plant
Posted 18 December 2020
Please contact Broads Control on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk if you require more information on any of above notices.