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Changes to Limehouse Lock operating times

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Limehouse Basin

From: 5 August 2026, 8am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 15 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLimehouse Basin
Starts atLock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock
Ends atLock 1, Limehouse Ship Lock

Descriptions

Update 25 September 2026, 1:05pm

Please note that we are extending this notice, which will be reviewed again on 15th October, as part of our ongoing efforts to conserve and protect water levels and carefully manage water resources during the current conditions.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding while these measures remain in place and will provide further updates following the next review.

Original 4 August 2026, 3:26pm

Due to our ongoing efforts to conserve and protect water levels and manage resources, we will be changing the operating hours at Limehouse lock.    These will now be two hours either side of high water. We appreciate this might make planning journeys more challenging.   There may need to be further measures and restrictions implemented, depending on the continued severity of water management required and future water levels. We are actively looking at all ways to maintain levels and protect the safety of all,   We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you informed of any changes. Please remember to check all local and wider restrictions that might affect your ability to complete your entire journey.   We appreciate your continued cooperation, patience, and understanding during this time

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