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Navigation Closure; Between Lock 1 and Lock 2, Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 27 May 2025, 3:15pm

To: 28 May 2025, 10am inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayLeigh Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atLock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch
Ends atLock 2, Bottom Lock

Descriptions

Update 28 May 2025, 11:35am

We are pleased to advise, navigation is now open between Lock 1 and Lock 2 on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.  

Original 27 May 2025, 3:07pm

Due to low water levels caused by paddles being left open, navigation is currently closed between Lock 1 and Lock 2 on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Our team are now securing the lock gates and working to restore water levels back to normal.

We will share another update on Wednesday, 28 May.

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