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Shipton Flood Gate

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 19 December 2025, 10:24am

To: 24 December 2025, 10:42am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: High Water Levels

Subject to review on: 29 December 2025

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atFlood Gate
Ends atFlood Gate
Upstream winding holeSouth of Railway Bridge 215A
Downstream winding holeNorth of Aubrey's Lift Bridge 221

Descriptions

Update 24 December 2025, 10:41am

Shipton Flood Gate is now open to navigation as the risk of flooding has receded. Please note that navigation remains closed at Shipton Lift bridge 219

Original 19 December 2025, 10:34am

Please be advised that we've closed the shipton floodgates to protect nearby residential areas from the potential flooding.   Full details of closure affecting navigation can be found at the existing notice for Shipton.   https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/019b2186-b42c-7997-bb83-6d9102b1e8a6

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