River Thames investment programme 2017 to 2018
Updated 15 March 2018
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River Thames lock closures
Investment programme November 2017 to March 2018: Issue 4
15 March 2018
Listed below are the locks that will be closed during the 2017 to 2018 investment programme. The locks will be closed from the first date listed and re-open the day after the final date.
| Location | Date | Work being carried out | Canoe portage with care during closure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Lock | 2 January 2018 to 23 March 2018 | Re-sheeting lock gates | Yes |
| * Blakes Lock | 13 November 2017 to 27 March 2018 (From 23 to 27 March assisted passage available from 9.30am to 4pm but the lock will be closed from 4pm until 9.30am) | Repairing and re-sheeting lock gates, refurbishing lock chamber walls, replacing rubbing timbers and general repairs to the lock site area | *Yes |
| Molesey Lock | Postponed until the 2018 to 2019 winter works closure programme | Re-sheeting lock gates | Yes |
| Teddington Lock (barge) | 1 January 2018 to 23 March 2018 | Re-sheeting lock gates | Yes |
(*) Locks with changes since the previous issue.
Keep up to date
The Environment Agency sends its waterway investment programme to you as early as possible to help you plan your cruising over the winter. However, this programme is subject to change - for the most up to date version, please see the River Thames closures, conditions and restrictions page , where you will also find the information displayed on a map.
The Environment Agency also sends email updates on River Thames closures and restrictions; to subscribe to this service please email riverthames@environment-agency.gov.uk.
You can also view the current River Thames conditions.