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Tuel Lane Lock - only access to narrowboats currently (60ft maximum) - fixed but still under a closure in this section.

From: 01/04/25 16:12

To: On-going

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Subject to review at: 12/05/25 16:12

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 3/4
Ends atLock 3/4

Descriptions

Update 29/05/2025 14:49

The gate mechanism on the outer tail gate has been fixed now. Once we have resolved the issue of the leak above Lock 2 and reopened the section between Lock 1 and Lock 4. Then Tuel Lane will be reopened for passage.

Please check this notice too for updates on this section of the Rochdale Canal : https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/01968c26-6fd9-791e-9873-a765196ed268

Update 01/05/2025 15:14

We have an issue with the gearing on the outer tail gate which open and closes the gate has bent and is stuck in a closed position at Tuel Lane Lock. Due to the restricted space that this issue has caused, it is only accessible for narrow boats under the limit (maximum 60ft) of the inner gates to travel through. Unfortunately, Wide Beam barges are unable to transit the lock until the issue is resolved. It may take a little more time to travel through the lock, please follow any instructions given by staff and volunteers. The notice will be updated once further information is received.

Original 01/05/2025 15:13

We have an issue with the gearing on the outer tail gate which open and closes the gate has bent and is stuck in a closed position at Tuel Lane Lock. Due to the restricted space that this issue has caused, it is only accessible for narrow boats under the limit of the inner gates to travel through. Unfortunately, Wide Beam barges are unable to transit the lock until the issue is resolved. It may take a little more time to travel through the lock, please follow any instructions given by staff and volunteers. The notice will be updated once further information is received.

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