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Lock 42 Roundham, Begbroke Lane, Kidlington, Oxford Canal

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 19 March 2026, 8am

To: 19 March 2026, 10:48am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 42, Roundham Lock
Ends atLock 42, Roundham Lock

Descriptions

Update 17 March 2026, 3:15pm

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Original 17 March 2026, 3pm

A blocked ground paddle on the off side at Lock 42 Roundham is affecting filling the lock and normal navigation.

Top stop plank installation and dewatered lock head to inspect and hopefully clear the obstruction, we will also inspect and repair the paddle connections and brackets as required.

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