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Lock 13, Napton, Oxford Canal

Starts: 4 January 2022 08:00 am

Ends: 9 March 2022 01:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 13, Napton
Ends atLock 13, Napton
Upstream winding holeEngine Arm (Oxford Canal)
Downstream winding holeWinding Hole 3, Nr Napton on the Hill

Updates

04/03/2022 09:45

Due to unforeseen issues with the pump required to drain the water from bottom end gate, we need to extend this stoppage by 5 days to enable us to complete these works. Our team will be working over the weekend and aim to have to the navigation back open by lunchtime on Wednesday 9th March. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

22/02/2022 12:30

Further information: The need for an extension to this Stoppage has arisen due to additional repair work required on the cill found once the Lock had been dewatered. Again, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

21/02/2022 10:06

This Stoppage has been extended. Unfortunately we have had to extend this Stoppage due to unforeseen circumstances, the Stoppage will now finish on 04/03/2022. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out gate replacements, chamber brickwork and ladder improvements.

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