Waterway Notices / Ongoing Overnight closures at Commercial Road, Lock 12, Salmon Lane Lock 11 and Mile End Lock 9 between 2.00pm and 9am
Navigation Restriction beginning 25 August 2026 at 13:00. Starting at Lock 9, Mile End Lock, ending at Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 25 August 2026 at 13:00 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 9, Mile End Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock |
Updates
24 August 2026 at 14:20
Please be advised we will be extending the ongoing overnight stoppages at Mile End Lock, Salmon Road Lock and Commercial Road Lock to run between 14:00 and 09:00 to assist with our water management and conservation efforts and to help maintain navigational Safety during this period of drought. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this time.
19 August 2026 at 11:26
Please be advised Salmons Lane Lock 11 will also be closed overnight between 15:00 and 09:00 as part of the ongoing stoppages to assist with water management and conservation during this period of drought. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
14 August 2026 at 13:21
Please be advised there will be ongoing overnight stoppages at both Mile End Lock and Commercial Road Lock between 15:00 and 09:00 to assist with water management and conservation during this period of drought. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.