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Banbury Lock 29

Starts: 22 June 2023 12:00 pm

Ends: 30 June 2023 05:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 29, Banbury Lock
Ends atLock 29, Banbury Lock
Upstream winding holeSouth of Bridge 162
Downstream winding holeBetween Bridges 168 & 170

Updates

30/06/2023 17:01

Repairs to the lock gate have been successfully delivered by our team.

Navigation open

29/06/2023 18:47

Planned repairs to the damaged lock gate have progressed very positively today.

We will be able to give an update on likely timescales for reopening navigation in tomorrows update

29/06/2023 08:45

Planned repairs to the damaged lock gate are progressing on site.

Updates of this notice will be provided

23/06/2023 09:40

Navigation remains closed until further notice.

Following the engineers condition assessment of the gate assisted passage is not a viable option.

We are working to deliver the repair of this damaged lock in the shortest possible timeframe.

Further updates to follow Wednesday 28/06/2023

Description

Navigation closed until further notice due concerns for structural condition of top gate of lock 29.

Engineers to attend site and assess condition.

Updates to follow

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