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Dashwood Lock 37

A navigation closure on the Oxford Canal, 22 July 2026 to 24 July 2026 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Oxford Canal
Region
London and South East
Started
22 July 2026
Status
Reopened 24 July 2026
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
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

The team have finished their repairs and reopened navigation

Where

Updates · 3

1 days with no update after the last one.

23 July 2026 · 6 days since the previous

We've extended this notice for 1 day to facilitate extra repairs.

17 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation closure at Dashwood lock 37 required to undertake gate repair. A monitored defect has been identified as having further deterioration and requires repair A two day stoppage is required to complete the required repair. Navigation closure as follows: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 from 7:30am to Thursday 23rd July 2026 reopens at 6pm Thanks for your patience

17 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation closure at Dashwood lock 37 required to undertake gate repair. A monitored defect has been identified as having further deterioration and requires repair A two day stoppage is required to complete the required repair. Navigation closure as follows: Wednesday 22nd June 2026 from 7:30am to Thursday 23rd 2026 reopens at 6pm Thanks for your patience

Cite this: Canal closures, “Dashwood Lock 37”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f6f59-76d4-7fa9-ae44-e968337db74d.

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