Updates
12/02/2019 13:34
We are pleased to confirm the gate replacement and repairs at Lock 73 have been completed three days ahead of schedule and the navigation has now been re-opened.
Lock 73, Middlewich Flight, Trent and Mersey Canal
Starts: 2 January 2019 08:00 am
Ends: 12 February 2019 01:34 pm inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
| Closest waterway | Trent & Mersey Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 73 |
| Ends at | Lock 73 |
| Upstream winding hole | Below Kings lock 71 |
| Downstream winding hole | North of Br 172, Middlewich |
Description
| Installation of new top gate and carry out repairs to the bottom gate to reduce leakage. Undertake repairs to masonry and pawl catches |
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