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Bridge 236A (Railway) & Bridge 238, St Edwards Lift Bridge

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 30 May 2026 to 2 June 2026 — 3 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
30 May 2026
Status
Reopened 2 June 2026
Days shut
3
CRT reason
Vegetation
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

We are pleased to share that this tree has been cleared by our contractors and navigation is now fully open again.

Where

Updates · 1

3 days with no update after the last one.

30 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Due to a fallen willow tree in the canal the navigation is closed between Bridge 236A, Railway and Bridge 238, St Edwards Lift Bridge. Contractors will be out on site to remove the tree when possible. The towpath remains unaffected by this. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 236A (Railway) & Bridge 238, St Edwards Lift Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e7858-0c60-7d8e-8923-fff4402e8741.

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