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Ongoing Overnight Closures in Camden at Hampstead Road Lock, Hawley Lock, and Kentish Town Lock between 3:30pm and 9am – Regent’s Canal

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Regent's Canal

From: 26 August 2026, 3:30pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 19 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRegent's Canal
Starts atLock 1B, Hampstead Road Lock
Ends atLock 3, Kentish Town Lock

Descriptions

Update 24 September 2026, 8:42am

Please be advised that due to the continued low water levels, the ongoing overnight closures in Camden at Lock 1, Hampstead Road Lock (A and B), Lock 2, Hawley Lock and Lock 3, Kentish Town Lock between 15:30 and 09:00 have been extended. Although we may see some rainfall and the heatwave is now behind us, we are still experiencing the effects of the drought. The situation will be reviewed on Monday 19th October and a further update will be provided at that time. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this time.

Original 21 August 2026, 9:38am

Please be advised there will be ongoing overnight closures in Camden at Lock 1, Hampstead Road Lock (A and B), Lock 2, Hawley Lock and Lock 3, Kentish Town Lock between 15:30 and 09:00. This is to help maintain navigational safety and water management, during this period of drought. We appreciate your patience and understanding

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