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Lock 15 to Lock 18

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Ashton Canal

From: 2 October 2025, 8am

To: 8 October 2025, 3:30pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayAshton Canal
Starts atBridge 18, Ashton Hill Lane Road Bridge
Ends atLock 15

Descriptions

Update 8 October 2025, 4:01pm

The faulty head paddle at Lock 17 has now been repaired. 

Navigation through lock 1 to 18 is also temporarily closed due to repairs at Lock 18. You can find more details and updates here

Original 26 September 2025, 1:24pm

Please be aware that navigation between Lock 15 and Lock 18 on the Ashton Canal will be closed on Thursday 2nd October while we carry out essential works.

A faulty head paddle needs attention, and our local team will be entering the water to investigate. If possible, we aim to complete the repair while the lock is drained to minimise disruption.

We'll provide a further update later in the day once investigations are complete.

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