Nell Bridge Lock No 32

Completed: Underwater obstruction removed

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 22 January 2026, 3:44pm

To: 23 January 2026, 12:39pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Location

Closest waterway	Oxford Canal
Starts at	Lock 32, Nell Bridge Lock
Ends at	Lock 32, Nell Bridge Lock
Upstream winding hole	Winding Hole above Nell Bridge Lock
Downstream winding hole	Twyford Wharf Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 23 January 2026, 12:39pm

Underwater obstruction cleared.

Please be advised level between locks 32-33 is in Red Board Status due to strong stream warning

Original 22 January 2026, 3:54pm

Please be advised that this lock is currently closed due to a fouled bottom gate caused by an underwater obstruction. . Our team are working hard to clear this as quickly as possible. We'll share an update as soon as we have more information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we work to get this resolved.