Lock Closures and River Conditions
For current conditions and closures on the River Thames, call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 and when prompted, press 1 followed by the quickdial number:-
- 011131 for river conditions and strong stream conditions
- 011132 for river works and lock closures
- 011133 for river events
This information is only available through Floodline on the quickdial number and is not currently available by holding and speaking to a Floodline operator.
Floodline provides details of yellow and red boards. Yellow boards mean that unpowered craft are advised to moor until the river slows down. Red boards mean that all boats are advised not to navigate until the river slows down.
If you would like to talk to somebody about conditions and availability of our locks, lay-bys and facilities at specific locations, telephone one of our local waterway offices:-
Upper Thames (Cricklade Bridge to the tail of Cleeve Lock) call 01491 828 459
Middle Thames (tail of Cleeve Lock to the tail of Bray Lock) call 0118 953 5533
Lower Thames (tail of Bray Lock to the Teddington boundary) call 01276 454 900
Lock closure programme Winter 2007/8
Locks in bold will be completely closed. You should be able to pass at weekends by appointment at the locks not in bold.
Canoe portage with care is indicated with a Y or N at each closure.
Teddington - Skiff and launch lock closed for new lock gates and chamber repairs - Y
3 March 2008 to 13 June 2008
Other notices
River Thames - Kennet branch
Reduction in height of "Gas Mains Bridge" at Kennet Mouth
7 April to 7 May 2008
Gas Mains Bridge, between the River Thames and Blakes Lock on the River Kennet will have a reduction in height to all navigation throughout this period whilst essential maintenance work is carried out by the owners.
The available headway is subject to fluctuating river levels, but should be not less than 3.0 metres under ordinary river conditions.
We advise masters of all boats still wishing to pass under the bridge to proceed with extreme caution during this time.
For further information contact the local Waterway Office on 0118 953 5533.
Emergency river closure
River Thames - Sonning Bridge
Thursday 8 May from 2pm for approximately 1 hour
The River Thames at Sonning Bridge, near Reading will be temporarily closed to all boats from 2pm on Thursday 8 May for emergency repairs to the centre arch of the bridge.
Boaters will be advised as they go through locks leading to Sonning and there will be a patrol boat stopping boats coming upstream from Shiplake Lock.
We will do all we can to minimise the length of the closure and apologise for the disruption this will cause to our customers.
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Winter works notice (Acrobat, 135KB, 1min)
The latest update to the works planned over the winter -
Lock improvement map (Acrobat, 303KB, 1min)
Map showing the improvements being made to the river this winter
