RE-004-017 - Lock 1A, Hampstead Road Lock RE-004-021 - Lock 2, Hawley Lock RE-004-024 - Lock 3, Kentish Town Lock

We are delighted to report that the Camden locks are now open.

The Hampstead Road lock currently available for operational use is Lock 1b. 

Hampstead Road - Lock 1b will be operational from today at 1pm. The closure on Kentish Town and Hawley locks will also be removed.

Craft are to use the lock singly, and ensure both gates are open before moving in/out of the lock. Please note that the top gates are only operating from one paddle (land side) so operation is slow, please be patient.

Hampstead Road - Lock 1a remains closed.

Please note that a full closure for ALL Camden Locks, will re-commence at 16:00 on Wednesday 21/05/2025 to allow for emergency repair works to Hampstead Road Lock 1a.

We will advise when the locks will be available for navigation as soon as practicable.

Update A safe system of works to undertake repair is in place. Plant, craft, materials, equipment and other resources have been secured. Work is expected to start work on site Thursday when all resources are on site.

Updates to follow

Camden Locks will remain closed. We have the repair works and contractors being mobilised and will have a plan of works in place early next week.

The Closure will still cover the following locks in Camden:

• RE-004-017 - Lock 1a & 1b - Hampstead Road Lock

• RE-004-021 - Lock 2 - Hawley Lock

• RE-004-024 - Lock 3 - Kentish Town Lock

Please be advised that the Camden Locks closure will remain in place until further notice.

Hampstead Road 1a has a more severe failure than initially thought and will now require require a dewatered lock head to rectify.

We are looking at all options to rectify and will provide a further update on Friday morning.

Closure will still cover the following locks in Camden: RE-004-017 - Lock 1a & 1b - Hampstead Road Lock RE-004-021 - Lock 2 - Hawley Lock RE-004-024 - Lock 3 - Kentish Town Lock

Navigation closed for essential gate repair works Reactive team have been mobilised to set up and undertake works to address a significant water loss issue Further updates to be follow