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Towpath Closure - Oxford Canal, Bridge 243 - Hythe Bridge , Oxford Centre

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal, Hythe Bridge Street Arm (Ox'd Cnl)

From: 5 October 2026, 8am

To: 13 October 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Locations

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atCulvert - Not BW
Ends atCulvert - Not BW
Closest waterwayHythe Bridge Street Arm (Ox'd Cnl)
Starts atHythe Bridge 48 Hr Visitor Mooring
Ends atHythe Bridge 48 Hr Visitor Mooring

Description

Original 23 September 2026, 8:19am

Please be advised that a towpath closure is in place to due to essential tree works.

10+ trees are to be felled, coppiced, pollarded in close proximity to the towpath between bridge 243 - Hythe bridge. due to the nature of these works a towpath closure is necessary.

Towpath to be closed during works 8am - 4pm. Diversion via bridge 243 across castle mill stream onto Rewley road.

Current boats on site can be moved accordingly while site works are taking place, no additional boats to moor up between bridge 243 - Hythe Bridge until works are completed.

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