Wey Navigation - conditions update

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)

10.30hrs 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)

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

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

10.30hrs – There is a fallen tree across the Navigation between Broadoaks weir and Bowers Lock. It is passable with care for narrowboats.

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

17:17 UPDATE. Repairs to broken gate collar complete, lock fully operational again.

16:00 Millmead Lock has one of the top gates out of order. NT staff are attending to rectify problem. Currently no passage through the lock.

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

11.45hrs St Catherine’s Lock is now open and fully operational.

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

13:00 Town Lock now reported as clear, and operational.

10:30 Town Lock is currently inoperable due to a foreign object preventing gates being closed. Lengthsperson is attending site to assess and resolve the issue.

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

Informtion courtesy of the National Trust