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Bridge 205 Mill Lift Bridge

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 7 June 2026 to 8 June 2026 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
7 June 2026
Status
Reopened 8 June 2026
Days shut
1
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Cause not stated
Asset
Lift bridge

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're pleased to share that the repairs carried out this morning have been successful, and the Bridge is now fully operational once again. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our contractors worked to complete the necessary repair.

Where

Updates · 1

1 days with no update after the last one.

7 June 2026 · 0 days since the previous

A fault associated with Mill Lift Bridge (Bridge 205) , near Lower Heyford, is causing a navigational closure. This is due to the bridge being jammed in the down position. Contractors are required to repair the bridge. They are expected to be on site Monday morning. This notice will be updated if their estimated time of arrival changes. Thank you for your patience.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 205 Mill Lift Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ea1e6-bc19-769a-89d9-690aba7946eb.

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