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Lock 86

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 2 October 2025, 4:05pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Maintenance

Subject to review on: 24 October 2025

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 86
Ends atLock 86

Descriptions

Update 9 October 2025, 3:57pm

Navigation remains restricted at Lock 86 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fault with one of the lock gate gears. 

Navigation will remain open for narrow boats only using the towpath side gate only. 

Specialist contractors have been instructed, at present, we are unable to confirm when the contractors will be on site due to high volume of work.

An update will be provided on or before Friday 24 October. 

Original 2 October 2025, 4:09pm

Navigation is restricted at Lock 86 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fault with one of the lock gate gears. 

Navigation will remain open for narrow boats only using the towpath side gate only. 

Whilst our local team is currently planning of method of repair, navigation will remain, however should you notice any further changes please contact our Customer Support Team.

An update will be provided Thursday 9 October. 

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