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Dukes Cut Lock 44A

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Dukes Cut (Oxford Canal)

From: 21 August 2024 4:30 pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 15 May 2025

Location

Closest waterwayDukes Cut (Oxford Canal)
Starts atLock 44A, Dukes Cut Lock
Ends atLock 44A, Dukes Cut Lock

Descriptions

Update 1 May 2025 1:42 pm

Unfortunately the local team have confirmed that this closure is to remain in place until we're able to undertake the specialist repairs.

Update 1 May 2025 1:41 pm

Please be advised the lock is no longer operable and a temporary closure has now been put in place until the necessary repairs can be undertaken. We'll continue to update this notice with more information.

Original 1 May 2025 1:40 pm

Lock 44A top gate paddle housing unit not functioning correctly due to unidentified defect. Currently taking 15-20 minutes for lock to fill. Advice to boaters wishing to access or egress the Thames to divert to Isis Lock 46 Updates to follow

This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click here (link to file).

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