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Belchers Lift Bridge 189

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 24 October 2026, 11:25am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 25 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atBridge 189, Belchers Lift Bridge
Ends atBridge 189, Belchers Lift Bridge
Upstream winding holeOX-089-002 - Winding Hole 8 - Nellbridge
Downstream winding holeOX-093-004 - Winding Hole 9 - Somerton

Description

Original 24 October 2026, 11:20am

A tree has fallen blocking navigation near Belchers Lift Bridge 189 following Storm Austen. Reactive contractors are being mobilised. ETA for clearance is to be confirmed and will be updated on the notice later. Thank you for your patience.

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