Descriptions
Update 20 February 2026, 9:35am
Please be advised we have managed to fix the detached handrail plank. The lock will be reopened but the overnight stoppage restrictions will continue at Commercial Road Lock between 15:45 and 08:00. We will continue to review on a regular basis, and remove once situation improves.
Update 19 February 2026, 8:26am
Split beam,
Please be advised that commercial lock will be closed for the foreseeable due to damage sustained from a boat strike.
Update 16 February 2026, 9:09am
Overnight closures will continue for the foreseeable future to protect water levels and boater safety.
Update 22 December 2025, 9:53am
Due to ongoing water management requirements this overnight closure will remain in place indefinitely. We will review on a regular basis, and remove as soon as the situation improves.
Update 12 December 2025, 8:53am
Due to ongoing water management requirements this overnight closure will remain in place indefinitely. We will review on a regular basis, and remove as soon as the situation improves.
Update 3 December 2025, 9:39am
We have made the decision to extend the overnight closures for the foreseeable.
We will review these restrictions again on the 12th of December.
Update 28 November 2025, 12:13pm
Please be advised the overnight stoppage restrictions are continuing at Commercial Road Lock between 15:45 and 08:00. We will be reviewing this again on the 5th December.
Original 18 November 2025, 11:46am
Please be advised that there'll be an overnight stoppage at Commercial Road lock between 15:45 and 08:00 for the foreseeable due to vandalism.
