Listed in the table below are the locks that will be closed during the 2011/12 waterway investment programme. The locks will be closed from the first date listed and will re-open on the day after the final date.
|
Lock |
Details |
Canoe portage
with care
during closure |
|
St Johns |
6 February 2012 to 10 February 2012
Replacing the lock gate balance beams |
No |
| Benson |
1 November 2011 to 9 March 2012
Replacing the lock gates |
No |
|
Hambleden |
1 November 2011 to 17 February 2012
Inspecting and refurbishing the lock gates |
No |
| Chertsey |
14 November 2011 to 16 March 2012
Refurbishing the lock chamber |
Yes |
Sunbury
(new lock) |
30 January 2012 to 21 March 2012
Re-sheeting the lock gates
Please note: Sunbury old lock will remain open during the new lock closure. Passage will be limited to published lock keeper hours of duty. |
Yes |
2011/12 lock closures (PDF, 107KB)
Map of 2011/12 lock closures (PDF, 353KB)
We are also carrying out other capital works on the waterway during 2011/12, please see below for details. These works will not affect you using the locks during the construction:
- Rushey Paddle and Rymer weir - Replace with 3 dipping gates plus raised cills incorporating lightweight paddles on shorter section.
- Northmoor Paddle and Rymer weir - Replace with 5 dipping radial gates.
- Osney weir - Replace/repair existing hand radials and replace pedestrian walkway.
- Goring Paddle and Rymer weir - Replace with lightweight paddle and rymers and bank works.
- Streatley Paddle and Rymer weir - Replace with lightweight paddle and rymers on submerged penstock.
- Boveney - Continued bank protection works in the Boveney Reach.
- Staines - Bank protection to the river bank adjacent to the gasworks and towpath.
- Shepperton - Bank protection to the weir side of the lock island adjacent to the canoe slalom.
- Sunbury Old Lock - Refurbishment of old lock.
Keep up to date
You can get the latest river information before you go boating, call our Floodline on 0845 988 1188. When prompted select option 1 followed by the quick dial number shown below:
- River conditions and strong stream - 011131
- River works and lock closures - 011132
- River events which impact navigation - 011133
