Description
Original 29 June 2025, 11:35pm
A navigational closure is required to replace both ground paddles on the head gate of the lock.
Lock 5, near bridge 3, near Burscough
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
From: 26 January 2026, 8am
To: 12 February 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
Location
| Closest waterway | Rufford Branch (L&L Canal) |
| Starts at | Lock No.1, Rufford Branch |
| Ends at | Lock 5, German's Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | at the junction |
| Downstream winding hole | at the marina |
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