Environment Agency
Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions.
Navigation issues: updated 10 April 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Until further notice | Cookham Bridge, Cookham reach | The main downstream navigation arch is obstructed by pontoons that have come adrift. Boaters should use other arches with caution. The obstruction will be removed when river conditions allow. |
| 1 October 2023 until further notice | Teddington Launch Lock | Lock is closed for repairs to lock walls, gate ram trench and areas of the lock side. |
| Until further notice | Clifton weir stream | Shoal reported downstream of The Plough public house. Boaters are advised not to navigate up Clifton weir stream. |
| 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 10 April 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10 April 2024 until further notice | Days Lock | Days Lock breakdown 2024: Days Lock is closed to navigation due to a hydraulic leak on the head lock gates. |
River restrictions: updated 9 April 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25 March to Monday 17 June 2024 | Hambleden reach | Henley Royal Regatta 2024 course construction: boaters travelling downstream should use left, Berkshire/Remenham side of the river within the regatta course. Boaters travelling upstream should use the right, Buckinghamshire/Fawley Court side of the river. |
| Thursday 11 April to Friday 12 April 2024 | Teddington reach | Teddington Lock Cut Footbridge repairs 2024: the width of the channel under the bridge will be restricted by up to one third. |
| Sunday 14 April 2024 | Culham reach | Abingdon Spring Head Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the West, Abingdon Marina, left side of the river. |
| Sunday 21 April 2024 | Iffley reach | City of Oxford Bumps 2024: boaters will be asked to wait whilst each race is carried out, which should be less than 10 minutes, they will proceed to the finish line on Christ Church Meadows. There will be event signs posted along the riverbank. |
Planned lock closures: updated 3 April 2024
The Environment Agency carries out a programme of works on the River Thames every year between October and the end of March. This results in the closure of a number of locks sometimes for relatively long periods.
The first issue of the programme is published in August each year. This is so that river users can plan their winter cruising and boat movements well in advance.
This programme of work is subject to change, due to weather and other circumstances. Revised issues of the programme of works are published throughout the winter, so river users can keep up to date. To receive this information, sign up to the email update service.
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Last updated 10 April 2024 +show all updates
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New river closure notice for Days Lock breakdown - Wednesday 10 April 2024 until further notice. Out of date notice removed.
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Amendment to navigation issues. The main downstream navigation arch of Cookham Bridge is obstructed, boaters should use other arches with caution.
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New restriction notice for Abingdon Spring Head Regatta 2024 (Sun 14 April).
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Navigation issues updated. Navigation under Cookham Bridge is currently blocked by pontoons that have come adrift. These will be removed when river conditions allow. Out of date river restriction notices removed.
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New restriction notice for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trial (Sun 7 April 2024).
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Bray Lock repairs river closure notice added. Out of date notice removed.
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Out of date notices removed.
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New event notice for Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race 2024 (Saturday 30 March to Monday 1 April).
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