Quiet weekend works at Teddington Launch Lock today and tomorrow
26 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Environment Agency is carrying out additional maintenance at Teddington Launch Lock today, Saturday 26 September, and tomorrow, Sunday 27 September, as it works to complete key tasks before river operations intensify later in the autumn.
The works are being brought forward because, from 1 November 2026, the Port of London Authority's annual draw-off period begins. During that time, lower tides make it significantly harder for contractors to move between the Ham Street compound and the works site on the river, meaning any outstanding tasks would be difficult or impossible to finish safely.
This weekend's activity is expected to involve the installation of hydraulic pipework and some timber work. The Environment Agency has confirmed there will be no noisy operations, no deliveries to the site and minimal interaction with the towpath — so walkers and cyclists using the riverside path should notice little disruption.
Residents with questions about the works can contact the project team directly at enquiries_thm@environment-agency.gov.uk. Further updates will be posted on the EA's Thames Area Asset page.
Full details are on the Richmond Council news page.