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Low Water levels between Regents - Old Ford 8/Mile End and Herftord Union Top Lock

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Hertford Union Canal, Regent's Canal

From: 9 February 2026, 3pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 11 February 2026

Locations

Closest waterwayRegent's Canal
Starts atLock 8, Old Ford Lock
Ends atLock 9, Mile End Lock
Closest waterwayHertford Union Canal
Starts atLock 1, Top Lock
Ends atLock 1, Top Lock

Description

Original 9 February 2026, 4pm

Please be advised that the water levels between Old ford Lock and Hertford union top lock are lower than usual following the repairs on Hertford Middle Lock.

We expect levels to recover in due course.

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