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Below Hunsdon Lock on the River Stort

From: 19/05/25 12:30

To: On-going

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review at: 23/05/25 12:30

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Stort
Starts atLock 13, Roydon Lock
Ends atLock 12, Hunsdon Mill Lock

Descriptions

Update 20/05/2025 16:55

Roydon and Hunsdon Lock will be open to traffic from 8am until 4pm to allow passage on the Stort Navigation - The locks will be closed overnight to preserve the water levels for the time being - a further update on the lock opening times will be made later this week.

Original 19/05/2025 12:38

Due to paddles being left up at Roydon Lock , the water level between Hunsdon and Roydon Lock are below navigable depth. The river will be closed to navigation until the levels are replenished

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