Update on 22/01/2021:
Lock closure end dates at Abingdon, Cookham and Molesey locks extended This is due to necessary additions to the work on site which has delayed contractors. Also work has been impacted by recent high flows red board status on the Thames.
Update on 21/12/2020:
New notice added for essential maintenance at Boveney Lock on January 14 2021.
Update on 10/12/2020:
Days Lock gate replacement has been delayed due to our contractor needing to attend to additional work on site. Unfortunately we are now not able to plan the work in two phases and the lock will be completely closed between 9 November 2020 and the 5 March 2021.
We will endeavor to open Abingdon Lock on weekends, to enable customers wishing to use the onsite services to do so.
Under Planned Lock Closures, work at Northmoor Lock postponed and Abingdon Lock closure work changed to later dates of 23 November 2020 to 12 February 2021.
Other major works:
other major works on the River Thames during 2020 to 2021. Please see below for details.
Sunbury Dry Dock – replacing dock gates from 1 February 2021 to 12 March 2021.
Sunbury Island – demolition of Wilson’s Boatyard buildings. Contractors will be accessing Sunbury Island from the lock cut and will be blocking the channel between 2 November 2020 and 19 March 2021. Please prepare for disruption during this period.
Iffley (Hinksey) Weir – Creation of Hinksey weir guard system.
Teddington Weir – Replacement of existing weir guard system.
Caversham Weir – Refurbishment of the weir wing wall on Heron Island. This may temporarily affect the local footpath over the main weir.
Blakes Lock Island Welfare Cabin – Installation of new Environment Agency staff welfare cabin on the lock island.
Bray Mill Weir Fish Pass – Refurbishment of weir and fish / eel pass.