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Hawkesbury Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 26 October 2026, 10:30am

To: 6 November 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atHawkesbury Lock
Ends atHawkesbury Lock

Description

Original 26 October 2026, 10:24am

Please be advised that navigation through Hawkesbury Lock is currently closed due to a mechanical failure.

The paddle rod has become detached, meaning the lock cannot be operated safely and has been taken out of service.

A planned stoppage is already scheduled at this location from 2 November. As a result, this unplanned stoppage will remain in place until the commencement of the planned works, with repairs to be undertaken as part of that stoppage.

The notice for this can be found here: Hawkesbury Lock | Canal & River Trust

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank boaters for their patience and understanding.

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