Six River Thames locks to close for winter maintenance works
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 14:32 · Archive
Six River Thames locks will close between November 2026 and March 2027 for essential maintenance, with Abingdon Lock shut for five months.
The Environment Agency has announced a programme of closures at six locks on the River Thames between November 2026 and March 2027 for essential maintenance work.
Abingdon Lock, a historic hydraulic lock between Sanford and Culham locks, will be closed to all navigation for nearly five months, from 2 November 2026 to 22 March 2027, for lock gate re-sheeting. The agency said it is working to coordinate the works across multiple sites to make the best use of available resources and funding through its existing contractor framework.
Other locks affected include Hambledon Lock, which will close in two periods: 2 to 20 November and 30 November to 17 December. Marsh Lock will be shut from 23 November to 18 December. Temple Lock, Cookham Lock and Boulters Lock will all be closed from 11 January to 22 March. The Environment Agency stated that the closures reflect its 'current outlook' but may be subject to change as plans are developed.
How it is being reported
- Abingdon Lock to close to navigation for five months this winterThe Environment Agency has announced that six River Thames locks will be shut for some of this winter for works, with Abingdon closed for five months.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 14:21
- Abingdon Lock to close to navigation for five months this winterThe Environment Agency has announced that six River Thames locks will be shut for some of this winter for works, with Abingdon closed for five months.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 14:07
In this story: Environment Agency · Abingdon Lock · River Thames · Hambledon Lock · Marsh Lock · Temple Lock · Cookham Lock · Boulters Lock
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