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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Oxford Canal
From: 17 February 2026, 9:21am
To: On-going
Region: London and South East
Reason: High Water Levels
Subject to review on: 24 February 2026
| Closest waterway | Oxford Canal |
| Starts at | Flood Gate |
| Ends at | Flood Gate |
Please be advised that the flood gate at Shipton has been closed due to rising water levels and strong streams from the River Cherwell. We'll update this notice with more information once the levels have reduced.
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