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Completed: Repair works on the bridge are now complete and navigation is back open.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Oxford Canal
From: 4 July 2026, 10am
To: 4 July 2026, 12:43pm inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: Repair
Subject to review on: 5 July 2026
| Closest waterway | Oxford Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Directly above Bridge 221 at Thrupp |
| Downstream winding hole | Bridge 232, Dukes Cut |
There is an electrical fault with Aubreys Lift Bridge, Bridge 221. The bridge is not operational and is closed in the down position. A Contractor is currently being mobilised today to address the electrical fault on the bridge. An update will be provided as soon as the bridge has been repaired and is operational again.
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