Description
Original 19 December 2025, 3:39pm
Due to an obstruction on the cill we've closed Hardmead Lock till our team can resolve the issue.
Navigation Closure, Hardmead Lock - Lock 3
Completed: The obstruction has been removed and the Lock is in operation again.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Lee Navigation
From: 19 December 2025, 3:30pm
To: 22 December 2025, 1:36pm inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: Underwater Obstruction
Subject to review on: 22 December 2025
Location
| Closest waterway | Lee Navigation |
| Starts at | Lock 3, Hardmead Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 3, Hardmead Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Hardmead Lock Weir Entrance |
| Downstream winding hole | Hardmead Lock Weir Exit |
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