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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal
From: 15 December 2025, 8am
To: 18 December 2025, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 88 |
| Ends at | Lock 88 |
| Upstream winding hole | Bridge 52a |
| Downstream winding hole | Lock 89, below |
The paddle repairs at Lock 88 were identified as part of the better boating pledge. Due to the size of the lock, we require a little longer to drain the lock and complete the repair so will be undertaking the work in the winter months to try and minimise customer impact.
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