Just received an email update from CaRT. Seems the navigation IS open from 16:00 on Friday. The contractor will be still be working on-site but these will not affect navigation.
Notice Alert
Oxford Canal Location: Between Hillmorton and Clifton upon Dunsmore, Oxford Canal Up Stream Winding Hole: Above Bridge 74, Kilsby Road Bridge. Down Stream Winding Hole: At the junction of the Clifton Arm.
Monday 5 February 2018 08:00 until Friday 16 March 2018 16:00
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: 3rd Party Works
Update on 15/03/2018:
The navigation between Hillmorton and Clifton upon Dunsmore will be re-opened from 4pm tomorrow as planned.
The third party contractor will be continuing to carry out drainage works along the side of the canal but these will not affect the navigation. Boaters are asked to proceed with care.
Please be aware the towpath in this area is closed and a diversion is in place. The towpath diversion will continue until September 2018 while the third party contractor carries out further works adjacent to the canal.