On Tuesday 3 November, between 09:30 and 12:00, there will be a short navigation restriction at Papercourt Lock while our maintenance team erects the gantry in preparation for the Papercourt Lock stoppage scheduled to commence on 9 November 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and cooperation during these essential works.

Please plan your journey accordingly and allow additional time if transiting through the area during this period.

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)

14.15hrs – The fallen tree approximately 200m downstream of Unstead Lock, has now been cleared.

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

11.20hrs – There is a fallen tree across the towpath and Navigation, approximately 200m downstream of Unstead Lock. It is not passable.

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

14:15hrs – The fallen tree at Newark has now been cleared.

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

11:05hrs – There is a fallen tree across the river, just downstream from Newark Lock. It is not passable.

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

Please be aware contractors, River and Canal Services will be on site at Stoke Lock from Monday 19 October 2026, starting on the upper landing stage. The lock will remain operational during this work.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is completed.

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

Please be advised that pile extraction works will commence on Monday 12 October and are scheduled to be completed by close of business on Friday 16 October.

The navigation will remain open throughout the works. However, for safety reasons, traffic will be controlled during each lifting operation. During pile extraction, vessels may be asked to wait while the pile is lifted.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while these essential works are carried out. Please follow any instructions given by the site team to ensure the safety of all river users.

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)

16:12 The fallen tree has now been cleared.

13:00 The navigation is currently blocked by a fallen tree above Bowers Lock.

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

Over the next day or two, our team will need to lower the river levels above Millmead Lock by approximately 150mm.  This is so that the contractors can remove the stop logs and make the initial preparations for the removal of the temporary sheet piles at Millbrook Tumbling Bay.  The lowering should only impact the levels for 1-2 days.

Boaters who may choose to moor near Shalford Meadows will need to pay close attention as it may cause grounding if near submerged tree roots etc.

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