Closures and restrictions
There are occasionally events or works on the River Thames which can cause closures or restrictions, details of these are listed in the tables below, click on the event notice for further details.
Notices
Our operations delivery staff have reported that one of the Sandford Lock tail gate securing plates has become loose and requires urgent attention. We have agreed a method of re-securing this plate and have arranged an emergency closure of the lock between 1900 hrs Friday 27 August and 0700 hrs Saturday 28 August 2010.
Thank you for your cooperation during this lock closure. If you have any queries or would like more information please contact 08708 506 506.
River Thames lock improvement programme
Click on the following links to view the 2010/11 lock improvement plan and the lock improvement map. This page is frequently updated so please check regularly for the latest information.
Closures
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Festival | Scours Lane, near Reading (see notice for further details) | 19 August and 6 September 2010 |
Restrictions
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Bridge restriction | Maidenhead Bridge, Maidenhead (see notice for further details) | 12 April 2010 (for approximately 10 weeks |
| Weybridge Thames-side Festival | The channel on the south side of D'Oyly Carte Island between Shepperton and Sunbury locks (see notice for further details) | 4 September 2010 |
Facilities
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shower facility closed for refurbishment | Boveney Lock | Until further notice |
| The refuse disposal facility at Sunbury Lock has been removed permanently from Monday 26 July 2010 (see notice for further details) | Sunbury Lock | Permanently |
| Due to engineering work at Shifford House Weir the electric boat charging point will be unavailable until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. | Shifford Lock | Until further notice |