Environment Agency
June 23
16:38
2023
Due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, some of our services will be restricted until further notice.
You can find more information on what services are affected by our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on our locks and facilities page.
Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions.
Navigation issues: updated 23 June 2023
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Until further notice | Osney Lock | Osney Lock is only in service when staffed by a lock keeper until further notice. Passage through the lock outside of working hours will not be possible. |
| Until further notice | Sunbury Lock | Sunbury Lock is only in service when staffed by a lock keeper until further notice. Passage through the lock outside of working hours will not be possible. |
| Until further notice | Bell Weir reach | Fallen tree on right hand channel causing obstruction to navigation. Approximate location just downstream of Straight Road, Priest Hill and Windsor Road, what3words ///state.humble.sugars. |
| Until further notice | Canal Bridge, Radcot | A vehicle has damaged Canal Bridge, where Radcot Road A4095 crosses the River Thames. Please be cautious of falling debris if navigating near the bridge. |
| Until further notice | Boulters Lock | Gates on the pedestal side do not open fully. Width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 5.5 metres (18). Please use caution when entering and exiting the lock. |
River closures: updated 16 June 2023
There are currently no closures planned.
River restrictions: updated 23 June 2023
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 5 May to Monday 31 July 2023 | Abingdon reach | Nuneham Railway Viaduct southern bridge abutment repairs 2023: during this time there will be a restricted river under the southern arch. |
| Sunday 28 May and Sunday 9 July 2023, 6am to 11am | Marlow reach | One on the River Triathlon 2023: the navigation channel will be on the left, Windsor and Maidenhead, side of the the river. |
| Monday 12 June to Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Henley reach | Henley Royal Regatta practice and Henley Womens Regatta 2023: during these dates no boats other than rowing racing boats can navigate within the Regatta course or crew warm up area. |
| Saturday 24 June 2023 7am to 7:45am | Marsh reach | Wargrave Sprint Triathlon 2023: the navigation channel will be on the Oxfordshire, Shiplake side of the river. |
| Saturday 24 June 2023 8am to 7pm | Dreadnought reach | Reading Town Regatta 2023: the navigation channel will be on the right, non-towpath side of the river. |
| Saturday 24 June 2023 8am to 8pm | Whitchurch reach | The Thames 200 Triathlon 2023: the navigation channel will be on the right, east side of the river. |
| Sunday 25 June 2023 4am to 7am | Henley reach | Henley Classic Swim 2023: during this time no boats can navigate within the Henley Royal Regatta course booms. |
| Sunday 25 June 2023 8am to 5pm | Sunbury reach | Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets 2nd Regatta 2023: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left hand side of the river. |
| Sunday 25 June 2023 10am to 3pm | Iffley and Sandford reaches | Falcon Haslar Kayak Race 2023: approximately 300 kayaks will be racing from Sandford Lock up to the Railway Bridge below Osney Lock. |
| Tuesday 27 June to Sunday 2 July 2023 | Henley reach | Henley Royal Regatta 2023: all boats should navigate in accordance with instructions given from Environment Agency patrol launches. |
| Saturday 1 July 2023 6am to 8:30am | Bray reach | The Boulters to Bray Swim 2023: all river users are asked to keep a good look out for the swimmers, navigate slowly and with particular caution when in their vicinity and give them a wide berth. |
| Saturday 1 July and Sunday 2 July 2023 8am to 6pm | Teddington reach | National Sea Scout Regatta 2023: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right hand side of the river. |
| Monday 3 July to Sunday 9 July | Hambleden reach | Henley Music Festival 2023: all boats travelling downstream must be navigated within the regatta course and all boats travelling upstream must be navigated on the Buckinghamshire bank/Fawley side of the river. |
| Friday 7 July and Saturday 8 July 2023 | Hambleden reach | Henley Masters Regatta 2023: the navigation channel will be on the Buckinghamshire bank, Fawley Court side of the river. |
| Saturday 8 July 2023 9am to 5pm | Sunbury reach | Thames Valley Skiff Club Regatta 2023: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right hand side of the river. |
| Saturday 8 July 2023 7pm to 9pm | Hambleden reach | Henley Swim Festival Saturday Swim 2023: the navigation channel for river users on the Berkshire side of Temple Island will be reduced in width by 10 metres, adjacent to the buoyed swimming area, for a length of 50 metres. |
| Saturday 8 July and Sunday 9 July 2023 8am to 7pm | Teddington reach | Kingston Amateur Regatta 2023: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left hand side of the river. |
| Sunday 9 July 2023 8am to 4:30pm | Hambleden reach | Henley Swim Festival 2023: the navigation channel for river traffic will be on the Buckinghamshire Bank, Fawley Court side of the river. All traffic should pass to the Buckinghamshire Bank, Fawley Court side of Temple Island. |
| Sunday 9 July 2023 8:30am to 5pm | Sonning reach |
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