THE Oxford Canal is closed in Banbury owing to a missed winter works.
Banbury Lock (29) had structural damage and was destined to be repaired during the winter works, but was cancelled, Keith Gudgin reports.
Failed completely
The result is that it has now failed completely and requires a closure of the waterway in the middle of summer when it is at its busiest.
It was closed yesterday, Thursday, 'until further notice' after, as reported, boats were caught fast in the lock