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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal
From: 5 January 2026, 8am
To: 20 February 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
| Closest waterway | Rochdale Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 66 Tannersfield Highest |
| Ends at | Bridge 88, Red Hill Street Bridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Oldham road A62 |
| Downstream winding hole | Bridge 88A Islington Marina Bridge |
This navigational closure will encompass 2 pieces of work, the navigation will be closed from bridge 88 through to lock 66. We will be replacing the top & bottom gates of lock 81 along with masonry repairs, ladder & paddle works. We will also be doing leakage repairs to the abutments to the bridge structure at Miles Platting Bridge
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