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Potential Early Closure - Oxford Canal, From Lock 8 Napton Bottom Lock to Lock 25 Cropredy Lock, Claydon

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 18 July 2025, 3:02pm

To: 21 July 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 8, Napton Bottom Lock
Ends atLock 25, Cropredy
Upstream winding holeBelow Napton Flight
Downstream winding holeBelow Cropredy lock 25

Description

Original 18 July 2025, 3:07pm

Notice: Low Water Levels and Potential Early Closure We are currently experiencing extremely low water levels in this section. Our teams are working hard to maintain navigation for as long as possible ahead of the planned closure at 4:00 PM on Monday 21st July 2025. However, please be aware that if conditions worsen and navigation can no longer be safely sustained, we may need to bring the closure forward. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this challenging time.

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