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Temporary closure between Locks 26 and 27 on Oxford Canal

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 20 May 2025 to 21 May 2025 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
20 May 2025
Status
Reopened 21 May 2025
Days shut
1
CRT reason
Low Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

What CRT said it was for

Locks reopened

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

21 May 2025 · 1 days since the previous

Our team have confirmed that both locks are safe to operate. Please be wary of water levels when passing through the area and ensure all gates and paddles are fully closed after use to conserve water.

20 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised of a navigation closure overnight due to low water. Local team are working to balance pounds between lock 17 and lock 27, we'll update this notice with more information tomorrow morning.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Temporary closure between Locks 26 and 27 on Oxford Canal”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196ee0d-06bb-7c31-9256-9c1c531f83c4.

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