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Marston Doles Lock 15 & Lock 16

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 7 November 2025, 3pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 21 November 2025

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 15, Marston Doles Bottom Lock
Ends atLock 16, Marston Doles Top Lock

Description

Original 30 October 2025, 2:19pm

Please be advised that Marston Doles Locks 15 & 16 will be closed from Friday 7th November until further notice.

From this date onward, the locks will only be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week to help us conserve water and maintain safe navigation conditions.

  • Operating days: Wednesday & Thursday only
  • Operating hours: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Last boat entry: 2:00pm

The locks will remain closed on all other days until further notice.

We are regularly reviewing water levels, and as soon as conditions improve, we will look to restore normal navigation or provide additional passage opportunities where possible.

We thank all boaters for their patience and cooperation in helping us to reduce water use across our network. Please continue to report any leaks or water-related concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our Contact Us page.

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