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Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Grants Lock; Lock 30, Bodicote

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 10 June 2025 to 24 June 2025 — 14 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
10 June 2025
Status
Reopened 24 June 2025
Days shut
14
CRT reason
Boating Incident
Cause
Struck by boat or vehicle
Asset
Lock

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

Where

Updates · 4

0 days with no update after the last one.

24 June 2025 · 4 days since the previous

We are pleased to share that work on Grant's Lock has been completed ahead of schedule. The lock will reopen and be fully operational from 12:00 PM on 24th June 2025

20 June 2025 · 8 days since the previous

To carry out essential repairs and replace the balance team, we'll be closing the navigation fully — with no assisted passage — on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June. We understand this may cause some disruption and appreciate your patience. We're pleased to let you know that the navigation is expected to fully reopen on Wednesday 25th June. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep everything running safely and smoothly.

Earlier updates · 2

12 June 2025 · 2 days since the previous

Please be advised, our Local Operations Team will be providing assisted passage for two hours, between 10 am and 12 pm daily, starting from Friday 13th June. A programme for repair to the damaged bottom gate is currently being planned, updates on repair will follow. The assisted passage timetable will be left open for review and updated as and when local resources may affect its delivery, or the safety of assisted passage is compromised.

10 June 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Due to a boat strike of the bottom gate the balance beam has been broken meaning the lock is not safe for use and locked off accordingly. Engineers due to attend site to assess damage first thing in the morning. Update to be provided by 13.06.25.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Grants Lock; Lock 30, Bodicote”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01975a51-7630-759a-a1d0-ce545a0933ce.

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