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Fallen Tree Debris Restricting Navigation - North of Lock 45, Wolvercote Lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 20 July 2026, 12:42pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 22 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atBridge 234, Perrys Bridge
Ends atLock 45, Wolvercote Lock

Descriptions

Update 20 July 2026, 2:57pm

Please be advised that our local operatives have recently visited this area and identified a number of branches beneath the waterline, which may make navigation through this section more difficult.

We kindly ask that you proceed with caution when passing through this area and remain aware of the obstructions.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding while we await the return visit of our contractors, who will attend as soon as possible to clear the tree debris.

Original 20 July 2026, 12:41pm

Please be advised that there is fallen tree debris in the water between Lock 45, Wolvercote Lock and Bridge 234, Perry Bridge at the following what3words location: https://w3w.co/friday.slug.showed

Narrowboats are currently able to pass with caution.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to clear this debris and restore full access as quickly as we can.

We will provide a further update as soon as more information becomes available.

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