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Sunday 7th September 2008

Stoppages Results

01 Aug 2008 - 19 Sep 2008

Restriction: Spot dredging - various locations

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Spot dredging of winding holes and associated bank protection works are programmed for August and September at the following locations:
Bridge 187 (Nell Bridge), Bridge 190 (Aynho), Bridge 196 (Somerton), Bridge 215 (Enslow),
The navigation and the winding holes will remain fully open, though boaters may incur short delays up to 30 minutes.

British Waterways apologises for any inconvenience and thank boaters for their patience.
For any enquiries please contact our National Dredging Team on 0121 323 1700.

(Enquiries: 0121 3231700)

 
05 Sep 2008 until further notice

Advice: River Thames on Red Boards

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

We would like to advise you that the River Thamas is currently showing 'Red Boards' advising boaters that they are not able to enter onto the River Thames from the Oxford Canal. Nell Bridge to Shipton Weir is still passable but please be aware that this may change due to the adverse weather conditions over the next couple of days. Further updates can be obtained from the Environment Agency on 08708 506506.

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
03 Nov 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Stoppage: Marston Doles Lock 16

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Lock wall rebuild

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
03 - 21 Nov 2008

Stoppage: Little Bourton Lock 27

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Replacement of gate

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
03 - 21 Nov 2008

Stoppage: Hardwick Lock 28

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Replacement of gate

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
03 Nov 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Stoppage: Belchers Lift Bridge 189

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Rebuilding bridge abutments

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
03 Nov 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Stoppage: Yarnton, Oxford

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Marina connection
Third party stoppage/restriction, details still to be confirmed. (Provisional stoppage)

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
01 - 05 Dec 2008

Stoppage: Somerton Deep Lock 34

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Desilting of Lock

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 
08 - 12 Dec 2008

Stoppage: Roundham Lock 42

Associated Regional Office: BW South-East

Desilting of Lock

(Enquiries: 01908 302500)

 

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