Waterway Notices / Navigation Closure - Limehouse Lock, Limehouse Basin, London
Navigation Closure beginning 14 October 2026 at 06:00 to 16 October 2026 at 18:00 at Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 14 October 2026 at 06:00 |
| End Date | 16 October 2026 at 18:00 |
| Start Location | Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock |
Updates
17 September 2026 at 13:30
Limehouse Lock Closure - Revised Dates Limehouse Lock will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 14th October to Friday 16th October while our contractors install new replacement walkways to the inner lock gates. During this period, Limehouse Lock bookings will not be available. We kindly ask that you use an alternative route where possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these important repairs are completed.
4 August 2026 at 16:18
Limehouse Lock Closure
Limehouse Lock will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 30th September to Friday 2nd October while our contractors carry out essential repairs to the damaged walkway on the inner lock gates.
During this period, Limehouse Lock bookings will not be available. We kindly ask that you use an alternative route where possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while these important repairs are completed.