Lock 1 Hawkesbury Lock, Oxford Canal
Detail
From Date: 17/07/2017 00:00
To Date: 20/07/2017 10:30 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Boat damage
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Oxford Canal
Starts at: Hawkesbury Lock
Ends at: Hawkesbury Lock
Updates
20/07/2017 10:43
Navigation at Hawkesbury Lock is now open
20/07/2017 10:05
Hawkesbury Lock will be open by 10:20am on 20/07/2017
19/07/2017 12:32
Due to an accidental boat collision we have had to close the navigation to drain the lock so that it could be assessed by the local engineers.
We have established that the collision has damaged metalwork and we are having new made to enable us to complete the repair of the gate.
We will update this notice once we have further information
17/07/2017 15:25
Please be advised that lock 1 Hawkesbury Lock of the Oxford Canal is currently closed due to a vandalised damaged gate.
Arrangements are currently being made and we will be able to update this notice further once the lock has been de-watered and damage extent inspected.
Description
Please be advised that following damage to Lock 1 Hawkesbury lock gate, Canal & River Trust staff are in attendance assessing damage and determining method of repair.
We will update this notice once we have further information.