Harecastle Tunnel, Trent & Mersey Canal

Detail

From Date: 09/11/2023 09:00

To Date: 15/11/2023 09:04 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Boat damage

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Trent & Mersey Canal

Starts at: Harecastle Tunnel

Ends at: Harecastle Tunnel

Upstream winding hole: Junction of Macclesfield

Downstream winding hole: South Portal

Updates

15/11/2023 09:04

The Harecastle Tunnel is back open.

13/11/2023 13:39

We're pleased to advise the rescue boat will be fixed today, and should be in the water by tomorrow morning.

The tunnel will therefore be open again on Wednesday 15th November.

Please refer to below notice for winter opening times and the booking link:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/26353-harecastle-tunnel-winter-opening-times-20232024

10/11/2023 14:27

We’re on track with getting the boat repaired, and will be in a position to provide a full update on re-opening the tunnel on Monday 13th November by 4pm.

09/11/2023 14:32

The rescue boat is now at the repair yard waiting for removal from the water. We’re working hard to get the boat repaired and back in action by next week. Please refrain from making any bookings for Harecastle Tunnel until then. We will provide a further update on Saturday 11th November.

Description

Please be aware we have had to close Harecastle Tunnel until further notice.

The rudder has snapped on the rescue boat and it requires an urgent repair. Unfortunately, we can’t have passages through the tunnel without this rescue boat, as it is specific to rescues for the tunnel. We are currently looking at alternatives for what we can do.

We will know more as soon as we have established the extent of the damage. Please look out for further updates.