Barrowford Locks to Gargrave, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Detail

From Date: 02/11/2018 00:00

To Date: 02/11/2018 00:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts at: Lock 51, Bottom Lock

Ends at: Lock 30, Holme Bridge Lock

Description

Since the re-opening of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, we have been carefully reviewing the situation of our reservoir holdings. To be able to conserve water and oversee safe use of the lock flights, we will operate with restrictions between 10am and 4pm daily at the following locations;

•           Barrowford Locks (45 to 51).  Last passage commences at 2:30pm.

•           Greenberfield Locks (42 to 44).  Last passage commences at 3pm.

•           Bank Newton Locks (36 to 41).  Last passage commences at 3pm.

•           Gargarve (Holme Bridge Lock 30).  Last passage commences at 3pm.

The above lock flights will be padlocked closed at 4pm.  Please ensure that you enter the lock flight with sufficient time to get through, noting the last passage commencement times above.  Moorings are available at the top and bottom of the flights.