Lock 20, Dowley Gap Bottom Lock - Near Bingley

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 5 January 2026, 8am

To: 27 February 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterway	Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts at	Lock 21, Dowley Gap Top Lock
Ends at	Bridge 206, Dowley Gap Changeline Bridge
Upstream winding hole	Upstream Scourer Bridge
Downstream winding hole	Upstream of Hirst Bridge

Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.

A navigation and towpath closure are required for top and bottom gate replacement and brickwork repairs.