ONE of the oldest locks on the River Thames now has refurbished lock gates and new supports for a walkway over the weir.

It took a team of five engineers to complete the four-month project at Benson Weir in Preston Crowmarsh, near Wallingford.

Environment Agency operations manager Barry Russell said: “Our role in ensuring that waterway structures remain in good working order is crucial for the success of the River Thames as a navigational waterway.

“Our repairs at Benson Lock have made it much safer and easier to use.


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“It is a very scenic route for people to walk on.”