Lock 55, near Blackburn, Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Detail
From Date: 12/03/2018 07:00
To Date: 23/03/2018 17:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts at: Lock 55, Lock 4
Ends at: Lock 55, Lock 4
Upstream winding hole: Eanam Wharf, Bridge 103A, Eanam Footbridge.
Downstream winding hole: Bridge 96, Bower House Fold Bridge Sharrock's Lane.
Description
A navigation closure is required to carry out urgent works to reduce leakage at Lock 55.
The work will involve the repair or replacement of the damaged head gate cills. This will include grouting and repairs to the forebay of the lock.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the short notice of this closure.