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Dashwood Lock 37

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 22 July 2026, 7:30am

To: 23 July 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 37, Dashwood Lock
Ends atLock 37, Dashwood Lock
Upstream winding holeDownstream of Cleeves Bridge 207
Downstream winding holeUpstream of Railway Bridge 215A

Descriptions

Update 17 July 2026, 12:35pm

Navigation closure at Dashwood lock 37 required to undertake gate repair. A monitored defect has been identified as having further deterioration and requires repair A two day stoppage is required to complete the required repair. Navigation closure as follows: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 from 7:30am to Thursday 23rd July 2026 reopens at 6pm Thanks for your patience

Original 17 July 2026, 10:57am

Navigation closure at Dashwood lock 37 required to undertake gate repair. A monitored defect has been identified as having further deterioration and requires repair

A two day stoppage is required to complete the required repair.

Navigation closure as follows:

Wednesday 22nd June 2026 from 7:30am to Thursday 23rd 2026 reopens at 6pm

Thanks for your patience

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