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Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Lk43 Kidlington, Kidlington

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 30 April 2026, 7:30am

To: 30 April 2026, 11:30am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 43, Kidlington Green Lock
Ends atLock 43, Kidlington Green Lock

Description

Original 29 April 2026, 9:41am

Our operational team has identified an Obstruction in the Tow Path Ground paddle Culvert at Lk 43 Kidlington, this is effecting filling the lock for navigating, A Top stop plank installation is required to dewater the lock head, identify and if possible clear the obstruction, we will also take this opportunity to inspect and refurbish or repair all paddle connections and brackets as required.

Navigation will be closed for 4hrs to facilitate these works.

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