WINTER WORKS PROGRAMME 2026/2027 –

Posted on August 7, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

LOCK CLOSURE NOTICE

Papercourt Lock: 08.00hrs Monday 9 November to 08.00hrs Monday 30 November 2026

-New top and bottom gates and cill repair

Millmead Lock: 08.00hrs Monday 18 January to 08.00hrs Monday 1 February 2027.

-Cill repair and balance replacement

Work programme and schedule subject to change due to weather and flood events.

E: riverwey@nationaltrust.org.uk

T: 01483 561389

You can also check the latest river conditions by calling Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigations office 01483 561389 (recorded message not updated at weekends)

10.06.2026 Water level at Millbrook, Guildford -Update

Posted on June 10, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

10.30hrs As of last night the coffer dam/stop logs are now in place at Millbrook and as of this morning the team will start bringing the levels back up. 

We would like to thank you all for your cooperation during this period as we are very aware that the low levels caused some of you issues. 

Please do note though that, once up, the levels will remain at approx. 50mm below the normal for the remainder of the project.

We would also like to clarify a couple of points:

  1. The contractors are very consciously working to limit the impact to boaters and are, where possible, allowing craft to pass and then moving materials over the Navigation when it is clear.  If needed they will hold boats back for about 10-15mins but for them, this is a last resort.
  2. Unless you hear it from us, the Navigation is remaining open.  There may be temporary hold ups while materials are moved, but any closures will be planned in advance and communicated ahead of time. 

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only)

New Thames Lock opening hours 2026

Posted on December 5, 2025 by riverweyconditionsnt

30.08.26 – GODALMING WHARF – WATER TAPS

Posted on August 30, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

13:55hrs – The water taps at Godalming Wharf are currently unusable.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

28.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE BRANCH – CARTBRIDGE SEND

Posted on August 28, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

12.45hrs – Report of a fallen branch across the navigation 50m downstream of Cartbridge, Send. It is passable with care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

27.08.2026. Papercourt Lock – Navigation Restriction Update.

Posted on August 27, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

09:15. Papercourt Lock now repaired and fully operational.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

26.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – PAPERCOURT LOCK

Posted on August 26, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

15:45hrs – One of the bottom sluices at Papercourt Lock is currently unusable. The Maintenance team are aware and will be on site tomorrow to fix the issue. The lock can still be used.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

26.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – ST.CATHERINES LOCK – UPDATE

Posted on August 26, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

10:00hrs – St.Catherines Lock is now fully operational.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

26.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – ST.CATHERINES LOCK

Posted on August 26, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

09:14hrs – St. Catherines Lock is currently closed whilst our Maintenance Team repair the broken sluice.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

25.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – ST.CATHERINES LOCK

Posted on August 25, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

15:05hrs – One of the bottom gate sluices at St.Catherines Lock is out of action. The lock can still be used with the other remaining sluice. The Maintenance team are aware and are fabricating spare parts to make it usable . They will return to the site 26.08.26.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

18.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE – UPDATE

Posted on August 18, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

10:05hrs – The fallen tree at High Bridge, Send has now been cleared.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

17.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE

Posted on August 17, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

09.45hrs – There is a tree across the navigation at High Bridge, Send. It is not passable.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

13.08.26 – PYRFORD ELSAN DISPOSAL update.

Posted on August 11, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

11:30 Repairs are now complete, and the Elsan disposal point is now fully operational.

16.45hrs – Pyrford elsan disposal is currently out of use until further notice.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).