⚠️ Due to a forecast high tide, the #ThamesBarrier will be closing today.
Gates are expected to start moving to the closed position from around 10.30, and it should be fully open again by 16.00.
This will be the 187th closure to protect #London from tidal flooding.
Gates are expected to start moving to the closed position from around 10.30, and it should be fully open again by 16.00.
This will be the 187th closure to protect #London from tidal flooding.
When the Barrier closes, we effectively create a half full reservoir between Teddington and Woolwich.
As the Thames gets much wider and deeper through #London, it doesn’t build up particularly quickly so no flood risk.
As the Thames gets much wider and deeper through #London, it doesn’t build up particularly quickly so no flood risk.
⚠️ As the #ThamesBarrier is closing this morning for a high tide, we are also operating the Barking Barrier today, protecting properties along the tidal section of the River Roding.
There may be further closures later this week.
Updates to follow when I’m back on duty tonight.
There may be further closures later this week.
Updates to follow when I’m back on duty tonight.
✅ The #ThamesBarrier has reopened and control of the river #Thames returned to @LondonPortAuth for this evenings commuter traffic.
There may be further closures tomorrow and/or Wednesday.
I’m on nights for the next three nights and will update when I have more information.
There may be further closures tomorrow and/or Wednesday.
I’m on nights for the next three nights and will update when I have more information.
