Waterway Notices / Overnight closures Commercial Road, Lock 12 between 3.30pm and 8.30am
Navigation Restriction beginning 23 October 2026 at 14:30 at Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 23 October 2026 at 14:30 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock |
Updates
12 November 2026 at 13:36
We would like to provide you with an update regarding the overnight closure at Lock 12, Commercial Road Lock.
As part of our ongoing efforts to manage water levels across the wider network, and with our winter maintenance programme now underway, it has been necessary to extend the current overnight closures at this lock.
The situation will be reviewed on Wednesday 16th December and a further update will be provided at that time.
We appreciate your continued patience and understanding whilst this overnight closure is in place.
23 October 2026 at 08:23
Please be advised that there will be ongoing overnight stoppages at Commercial Road Lock 12 between 3:30pm and 8:30am to support essential water management and conservation efforts during the current period of drought.
We would like to thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and cooperation while these measures remain in place.