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Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.
The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
How the Environment Agency and Surrey County Council plan to reduce flood risk in Surrey and South West London.
Read how the Environment Agency manages this waterway.
How the Thames Barrier works, and when it is scheduled to close.
Facilities for boaters at Environment Agency lock sites on the non-tidal River Thames and the River Kennet.
Distances between locks on the River Thames and measurements restricting navigation.
Check current river conditions, restrictions and facilities
Surrey man fined for failing to register his boat on the River Thames. Boat registration fees help keep the Thames safe and navigable for boaters.
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