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Bridge 127A Oxford Canal Viaduct, Wormleighton, Warwickshire

CRT's own dates put the reopening (18 May 2026) before the start (21 May 2026), which cannot be right. The notice is excluded from every duration figure rather than counted as a negative length.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
21 May 2026
Status
Reopened 18 May 2026
Days shut
—
CRT reason
3rd Party Works

What CRT said it was for

Notice superceded by: https://enigma-live-notices.canalrivertrust.org.uk/portal/edit/notice/3682

Where

Updates · 3

7 days with no update after the last one.

11 May 2026 · 26 days since the previous

Contractors working on behalf of High Speed 2 are removing a bridge from the Oxford Canal. To allow these works to take place safely, night time navigation closures are required. The canal will close at 9pm and reopen at 6am the following morning. The towpath is currently diverted around the works at all times, and a signed diversion route remains in place. Closure details: 8 June to 11 June – night closures in place from 9pm to 6am each night 29 June to 2 July – night closures in place from 9pm to 6am each night Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

15 April 2026 · 14 days since the previous

Update: The dates for the night time closures at Bridge 127A Oxford Canal Viaduct have been revised. Please see the updated closure details below. Contractors working on behalf of HS2 need to carry out essential works on Bridge 127A, Oxford Canal Viaduct. To allow these works to take place safely, a small number of night time navigation closures are required. During each closure the canal will close at 9pm and reopen at 6am the following morning. The towpath will also be closed during these periods and a signed diversion route will be in place. Closure details * 21 May 2026 to 22 May 2026 Canal closure commences 21 May at 9pm and ends 22 May at 6am. * 28 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 Canal closure commences 28 May at 9pm and ends 29 May at 6am. * 4 June 2026 to 5 June 2026 Canal closure commences 4 June at 9pm and ends 5 June at 6am. * 5 June 2026 to 6 June 2026 Canal closure commences 5 June at 9pm and ends 6 June at 6am. All other previously proposed night time closures are no longer required. Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

1 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Night-time closures - Contractors working on behalf of HS2 need to carry out essential works on Bridge 127A, Oxford Canal Viaduct. To allow these works to take place safely, night-time navigation closures are required. The canal will close at 8pm and reopen at 6am the following morning. The towpath will also be closed during these periods and a signed diversion route will be in place. Closure Details: 23 April 2026 to 24 April:  Canal closure commences 23 April at 8pm, ending 24 April at 6am. 28 April 2026 to 30 April:  Canal closure commences 28 April at 8pm and ends 29 April at 6am. The canal will be open from 6am to 8pm on 29 April. Closure resumes 29 April at 8pm and ends 30 April at 6am. Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 127A Oxford Canal Viaduct, Wormleighton, Warwickshire”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019d483a-c680-720d-91b3-9b021a470be9.

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