Weekend works at Teddington Launch Lock — minimal disruption expected
26 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Environment Agency is carrying out additional maintenance at Teddington Launch Lock today and tomorrow, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, as part of preparations for the Port of London Authority's annual draw-off period, which begins on 1 November 2026.
The work is focused on installing hydraulic pipework and completing some timber work on site. Contractors have confirmed there will be no noisy activities, no deliveries, and only minimal interaction with the towpath — so walkers, cyclists and those using the river path should notice little disruption.
The weekend schedule has been brought forward deliberately: once the draw-off begins in November, much lower tidal conditions make it harder for the Environment Agency to move freely between the Ham Street compound and the riverside works site, potentially causing delays to the wider project.
Updates on progress are available through the Environment Agency's Thames Area Asset page. Residents with questions can contact the project team directly at enquiries_thm@environment-agency.gov.uk.
For Barnes residents who walk or run the towpath between Barnes and Teddington, conditions should be broadly normal this weekend. Full details from Richmond Council.