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
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 18 November 2025 at 15:45 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 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.