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Lock 42 Roundham, Begbroke Lane, Kidlington, Oxford Canal

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 19 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 — 0 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
19 March 2026
Status
Reopened 19 March 2026
Days shut
same day
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Other cause
Asset
Lock

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

Inspection is now complete

Where

Updates · 2

2 days with no update after the last one.

17 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

https://w3w.co/finishing.operated.baths

17 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

A blocked ground paddle on the off side at Lock 42 Roundham is affecting filling the lock and normal navigation. Top stop plank installation and dewatered lock head to inspect and hopefully clear the obstruction, we will also inspect and repair the paddle connections and brackets as required.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 42 Roundham, Begbroke Lane, Kidlington, Oxford Canal”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019cfc4b-c9c0-741c-8abc-50001d00e277.

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