Waterway Notices / Towpath Closure - Regent's Canal, Islington Tunnel (east) to City Road Lock, Islington
Towpath Closure beginning 18 October 2026 at 07:00 to 21 October 2026 at 11:00. Starting at Islington Tunnel, ending at Lock 5, City Road Lock.
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Summary
| Type | Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 18 October 2026 at 07:00 |
| End Date | 21 October 2026 at 11:00 |
| Start Location | Islington Tunnel |
| Ends Location | Lock 5, City Road Lock |
Updates
23 September 2026 at 07:11
Filming will take place on the towpath between Colebrooke Row and City Road Lock, due to a large film crew and the nature of the scenes being filmed, the towpath will be closed.
Please follow the diversion route along Noel Road, you may rejoin the towpath at Danbury Street. There will be a short scene filmed between Danbury Street and City Road Lock, during this time, the closure will be extended to Wharf Road. Galata Restaurant and Bistro will be accessible during filming. If you need help with directions or a step-free route, refer to local posters or ask a film crew marshal.
Islington Eco Moorings will not be available to book during filming. If you are moored here, you may be asked to move your boat for filming. If your boat does not need to move for filming, you will be able to access it during filming but please let the film crew marshals know.