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Fixed Weir 9 66m W of Bridge 21

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Stort

From: 16 January 2026, 1:15pm

To: 17 January 2026, 9:21am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Boating Incident

Subject to review on: 17 January 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Stort
Starts atLock 9, Latton Lock
Ends atBridge 21, Harlow Footbridge

Descriptions

Update 16 January 2026, 9:36pm

The craft has been successfully removed from the weir - Unfortunately due to a blocked paddle at Latton Lock , the navigation will remain closed until Saturday when the duty team can attend to clear the obstruction - An update will be published once the navigation is open

Original 16 January 2026, 1:18pm

Please be advised a temporary closure is in place due to a stranded vessel over the weir.

We will update this notice with more information once the vessel has been moved.

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