Environment Agency
July 19
17:18
2024
Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions.
Navigation issues: updated 19 July 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Boaters are asked to plan their trip and arrive at the lock for 6pm. |
| 9 July 2024 until further notice | Whitchurch Lock | Downstream lock cut obstructed by fallen tree in navigation. Boaters are advised to navigate with caution. |
| 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 18 July 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 15 August and Sunday 1 September 2024 | Caversham reach | Temporary Bridge for Reading Festival 2024: Festival Republic will be installing a temporary footbridge across the River Thames at Scours Lane. |