Notice Archive / Overnight closure Commercial Road, Lock 12

Navigation Closure Notice from 18 November 2025 at 15:45 to Ongoing. Starting at Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock, ending at Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock.

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Summary

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date18 November 2025 at 15:45
End DateOngoing
Start LocationLock 12, Commercial Road Lock
Ends LocationLock 12, Commercial Road Lock

Updates

20 February 2026 at 09:35

Please be advised we have managed to fix the detached handrail plank. The lock will be reopened but the overnight stoppage restrictions will continue at Commercial Road Lock between 15:45 and 08:00. We will continue to review on a regular basis, and remove once situation improves. 

19 February 2026 at 08:26

Please be advised that commercial lock will be closed for the foreseeable due to damage sustained from a boat strike.

16 February 2026 at 09:09

Overnight closures will continue for the foreseeable future to protect water levels and boater safety.

22 December 2025 at 09:53

Due to ongoing water management requirements this overnight closure will remain in place indefinitely.    We will review on a regular basis, and remove as soon as the situation improves. 

12 December 2025 at 08:53

Due to ongoing water management requirements this overnight closure will remain in place indefinitely.    We will review on a regular basis, and remove as soon as the situation improves. 

3 December 2025 at 09:39

We have made the decision to extend the overnight closures for the foreseeable.

We will review these restrictions again on the 12th of December.

28 November 2025 at 12:13

Please be advised the overnight stoppage restrictions are continuing at Commercial Road Lock between 15:45 and 08:00. We will be reviewing this again on the 5th December.

18 November 2025 at 11:46

Please be advised that there'll be an overnight stoppage at Commercial Road lock between 15:45 and 08:00 for the foreseeable due to vandalism.

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