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Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Lk43 Kidlington, Kidlington

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 30 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 — 0 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
30 April 2026
Status
Reopened 30 April 2026
Days shut
same day
CRT reason
Underwater Obstruction
Cause
Other cause
Asset
Lock

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

Where

Updates · 1

1 days with no update after the last one.

29 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Our operational team has identified an Obstruction in the Tow Path Ground paddle Culvert at Lk 43 Kidlington, this is effecting filling the lock for navigating, A Top stop plank installation is required to dewater the lock head, identify and if possible clear the obstruction, we will also take this opportunity to inspect and refurbish or repair all paddle connections and brackets as required. Navigation will be closed for 4hrs to facilitate these works.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Lk43 Kidlington, Kidlington”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019dd861-57e4-78d1-ad0b-c76b1866687a.

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