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Update 27 August 2025, 11:11am
Further to the notice below, our engineers have been to site and inspected the lock.
The bottom lock gates have suffered significant fire damage, particularly the towpath side gate.
There is substantial loss of timber on the mitre post, the vertical structural part at the edge of each gate, as well as fire damage to other parts of the gate. Unfortunately, the vessel has sunk in the lock, and the contents of the lock present a pollution risk to the river.
All the pollution is currently contained within the lock, and a boom has been setup downstream. We are working closely with recovery teams to remove the vessel and pollution first, before mobilisation starts on the repair work.
It is difficult to put a timescale on this as this is complex task, however we are doing all we can move forward on reopening. Please see pictures on our feed. https://t.co/YPF5NOwEqG" / X This message will be updated once we have further information on timescales. In the meantime, we apologise to our customers for any inconvenience they may cause. You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Original 25 August 2025, 3:03pm
Please be advised that Due to a boat fire that has also causing damage to the lock gates, Lock 5 (Kelston Lock) is now closed. The Operations team are in attendance along side the fire brigade to make safe and our engineers will be on site on the morning of Tuesday 26th August to asses the damage.
You are welcome to contact us on [email protected] if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
