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Temporary navigational closure between City Road Lock and Sturts Lock from 7am on the 6th September until 9am on the 7th September - Regent's Canal

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Regent's Canal

From: 5 September 2026, 3pm

To: 7 September 2026, 9am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayRegent's Canal
Starts atLock 5, City Road Lock
Ends atLock 6, Sturts Lock

Descriptions

Update 28 August 2026, 4:47pm

Please be advised the navigational closure between City Road Lock and Sturts Lock will now go ahead from 07:00 on Sunday 6th September to 09:00 on Monday 7th September.

Original 19 August 2026, 3:33pm

Please be advised there will be a temporary navigational closure between City Road Lock and Sturts Lock from 3pm on the 5th September until 9am on the 7th September. This temporary closure is being implemented to support our water conservation and water management efforts during the Angel Canal Festival. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/019fd79f-9e84-7d6e-86a1-52bad06ba6fd   We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

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