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Lock 6, Woodnook Lock (AW-010-002)

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)

From: 17 October 2025, 6:03pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 20 October 2025

Location

Closest waterwayWakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)
Starts atLock 6, Woodnook Lock
Ends atLock 6, Woodnook Lock

Description

Original 17 October 2025, 6:07pm

Please be advised that Lock 6, Woodnook Lock is currently out of operation due to a mechanical issue. Our engineering team has been informed, and an inspection is scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 20th October to assess and resolve the problem.

Until further notice, passage through this lock is not possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we investigate and work to restore normal operation as soon as possible.

A further update will be issued once more information is available following the inspection.

Thank you for your understanding.

Canal & River Trust

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