Lock 86 - Chorlton Street - Rochdale Canal
Detail
From Date: 01/09/2018 08:00
To Date: 14/02/2020 17:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Restriction
Reason: 3rd Party Works
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal
Starts at: Bridge 94, Minshull Street Bridge
Ends at: Bridge 95, Chorlton Street Bridge
Upstream winding hole: Dale Street
Downstream winding hole: Castlefield Basin below lock 92 (Bridgewater Canal)
Updates
20/12/2019 15:31
Our third party contractors are delayed with the works, and this restriction will stay in place until 14th February 2020 The lock will remain open for use, but there may be short delays during the removal of the scaffold.
12/09/2019 10:36
The scaffold will be in place until 15th December
Description
Our third party contractors will be installing and using a temporary scaffold at lock 86. The lock will remain open for use but there may be short delays during installation and removal of the scaffold.
Other ongoing construction work between bridges 94 and 95 will not directly affect the canal.
All boat traffic should slow down, approach with caution and be prepared to stop if requested. Short delays up to 10/15 minutes may be necessary for contractors to move out of the way. Banksmen and warning signs will be in place.