Environment Agency
July 17
12:33
2024
Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions.
Navigation issues: updated 17 July 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2024 until further notice | Bell Weir Lock | Bell Weir Lock is currently on hand-wind only. Please expect delays. |
| 13 July 2024 until further notice | Penton Hook Lock | Penton HookLockis currently only available during lock keeper hours of duty and will be closed outside of these times. |
| 9 July 2024 until further notice | Whitchurch Lock | Downstream lock cut obstructed by fallen tree in navigation. Boaters are advised to navigate with caution. |
| 17 June 2024 until further notice | Hurley Lock | A tree has fallen in the back channel below Hurley Lock. This is blocking access to the canoe portage. |
| 22 June 2024 until further notice | Benson Lock | Shoal reported downstream of lock. When navigating upstream the shoal is on the right hand side of the navigation channel. Boaters should navigate with caution when entering or exiting the tail gates. |
| 23 April 2024 until further notice | Caversham reach | Submerged boat reported in central third of navigation channel, just upstream of St Marys Island. Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid using middle of the navigation at this location. |
| 20 April 2024 Until further notice | Whitchurch head lock cut | Obstruction to navigation above head gates. Boaters should navigate with caution when entering or exiting the upstream lock cut. |
| 1 October 2023 until further notice | Teddington Launch Lock | Lock is closed for repairs to lock walls, gate ram trench and areas of the lock side. |
| Until further notice | Clifton weir stream | Shoal reported downstream of The Plough public house. Boaters are advised not to navigate up Clifton weir stream. |
| Until further notice | Canal Bridge, Radcot | A vehicle has damaged Canal Bridge, where Radcot Road A4095 crosses the River Thames. Please be cautious of falling debris if navigating near the bridge. |
| Until further notice | Boulters Lock | Gates on the pedestal side do not open fully. Width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 5.5 metres (18). Please use caution when entering and exiting the lock. |
River closures: updated 15 July 2024
There are currently no river closuresplanned.
River restrictions: updated 15 July 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 June to Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Osney reach | East Street Pontoon Obstruction 2024: a narrow navigation channel will be available for the period of works. |
| Monday 15 July to Friday 23 August 2024 | Hambleden reach | Deconstruction of the Henley Royal Regatta course 2024: boats travelling downstream should navigate within the regatta course from the regatta finish to the barrier. Boats travelling upstream should navigate on the Buckinghamshire bank/Fawley side of the regatta course. |
| Monday 15 to Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Hambleden reach | Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2024: the navigation channel for both upstream and downstream traffic will be on the Remenham, left side of the river, along the Henley Royal Regatta course. |
| Saturday 20 July 2024 9am to 4pm | Teddington reach | Hampton Court and Dittons Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right side of the river. |
| Saturday 20 July 2024 9am to 5pm | Teddington reach | Royal Canoe Club Royal Sprint Regatta: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left side of the river. |
| Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024 | Molesey reach | Molesey Amateur Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right side of the river (including the Middlesex channel around Platts Eyot). |
| Sunday 21 July 2024 9am to 4:30pm | Teddington reach | Kingston Dragon Boat Festival 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right side of the river. |
| Saturday 27 July 2024 6am to 6:30pm | Shepperton reach | Chertsey and Shepperton Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left side of the river. |
| Friday 2 August 2024 9am to 5pm | Sunbury reach | Weybridge Community Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the old river around Desborough Island. |
| Saturday 10 August 2024 8:30am to 5pm | Bray reach | Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the left, Windsor and Maidenhead, non-towpath side of the river. |
| Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024 9am to 6pm | Molesey reach | Sunbury Amateur Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left side of the river. |
| Saturday 17 August 2024 8:30am to 6pm | Temple reach | Hurley Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Harleyford Estate, right side of the river. |
| Saturday 17 August 2024 9am to 5pm | Sunbury reach | TVSC Walton Reach Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right side of the river. |
| Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August 2024 8am to 6pm | Iffley reach | Oxford City Royal Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the towpath, left side of the river. |
Planned lock closures: updated 3 April 2024
The Environment Agency carries out a programme of works on the River Thames every year between October and the end of March. This results in the closure of a number of locks sometimes for relatively long periods.
The first issue of the programme is published in August each year. This is so that river users can plan their winter cruising and boat movements well in advance.
This programme of work is subject to change, due to weather and other circumstances. Revised issues of the programme of works are published throughout the winter, so river users can keep up to date. To receive this information, sign up to the email update service.
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