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Lock 27, Little Bourton

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 2 November 2026, 8am

To: 18 December 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 27, Little Bourton
Ends atLock 27, Little Bourton
Upstream winding holeBelow Wharf Road Bridge 153, Cropedy
Downstream winding holeBetween Samuelson Br 168 and what used to be Bridge 169, Calthorpe

Description

Original 29 April 2026, 9:42am

A navigation and towpath closure is required for replacement of the bottom and top gates

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