Boating news
Current issues and potential hazards that visitors need to be aware of when navigating the Broads are detailed on this page.
We suggest you also visit our Notices to Mariners page for important, longer-term navigation information, e.g. planned closures.
Notices which seriously impede navigation or safety are marked as "Urgent". Please read these carefully if you suspect they might be relevant to you. Outside of office hours, please also check our Facebook and X pages for any time-sensitive updates.
Current notices
Navigation restriction due to repair works at Stracey Inlet
Posted 12 August 2026Navigation Restriction on Approaches to Somerleyton Swing Bridge
Posted 4 August 2026Navigation Restriction on Approaches to Reedham Swing Bridge
Posted 4 August 2026Navigation Restriction at Trowse Swing Bridge on River Yare due to emergency repair works
Posted 31 July 2026Beccles Duck Race
Posted 30 July 2026Reedham Swing Bridge - Scheduled openings before repair works commence
Posted 28 July 2026UPDATED - Partial closure of Martham Bank 24hr Mooring for Quay Heading Refurbishment Works
Posted 6 July 2026Update on Reedham Bridge Repairs
Posted 26 June 2026Swing bridges during heatwave
Posted 24 June 2026UPDATED - Partial closure of Worlingham 24hr Mooring for Quay Heading Refurbishment Works
Posted 5 June 2026UPDATED - Navigation Restriction in Martham, Potter Heigham, St Benets and Horsey
Posted 22 April 2026Upcoming changes to electric charging posts
Posted 13 April 2026Be aware of the risks of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Posted 21 October 2025
Please contact Broads Control on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk if you require more information on any of the above notices.