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Navigation Closure - Limehouse Lock, Limehouse Basin, London

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Limehouse Basin

From: 14 October 2026, 7am

To: 16 October 2026, 7pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Maintenance

Location

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

Descriptions

Update 17 September 2026, 2:30pm

Limehouse Lock Closure - Revised Dates Limehouse Lock will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 14th October to Friday 16th October while our contractors install new replacement walkways to the inner lock gates. During this period, Limehouse Lock bookings will not be available. We kindly ask that you use an alternative route where possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these important repairs are completed.

Original 4 August 2026, 5:18pm

Limehouse Lock Closure

Limehouse Lock will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 30th September to Friday 2nd October while our contractors carry out essential repairs to the damaged walkway on the inner lock gates.

During this period, Limehouse Lock bookings will not be available. We kindly ask that you use an alternative route where possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these important repairs are completed.

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