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Update 4 September 2025, 3:11pm
We are pleased to advise the works to replace the paddles at Lock 1 on the Rufford Branch are now complete.
Our contractors will be on site tomorrow to remove the dams and navigation is anticipated to resume tomorrow, Friday 5 September by 4pm.
Update 28 August 2025, 3:19pm
Our local team is currently working to secure the area so that works can begin. Installation of dams and scaffolding is scheduled for early next week. Replacement paddles are being manufactured and are expected to be completed this week.
We anticipate that the canal will be back open towards the end of next week.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 4 September.
Update 20 August 2025, 3:37pm
Navigation remains closed at Lock 1 on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to both paddles have failed and currently cannot be safely operated.
Unfortunately our teams have been delayed with other emergency's and remain developing a method of repair and manufacturing replacement paddles.
Our teams will be onsite from next week and an update will be provided Thursday 28 August.
Original 18 August 2025, 3:53pm
Navigation is currently closed at Lock 1 on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to both paddles have failed and currently cannot be safely operated.
Our specialist teams are in the process in developing a method of repair.
An update will be provided Wednesday 20 August.
