Skip to main content

The charity making life better by water

Lock 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 12 January 2026, 9:33am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 2 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLk 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side
Ends atLk 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side

Descriptions

Update 2 February 2026, 11:46am

Please be advised that Lock 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side, on the Trent & Mersey Canal remains closed due to leakage and requires re-grouting.

Until a date is confirmed for the grouting works, the towpath side of Lock 63 will remain open for navigation.

An update will be provided on Monday 16 February. 

Update 19 January 2026, 9:41am

Please be advised that Lock 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side, on the Trent & Mersey Canal remains closed due to leakage and requires re-grouting.

Until a date is confirmed for the grouting works, the towpath side of Lock 63 will remain open for navigation.

An update will be provided on Monday 02 February.   

Original 12 January 2026, 10:05am

Please be advised Lock 63, Clear Water Lock - Off Side on the Trent & Mersey Canal is closed due to suspected seal damage, causing the gates to leak.

Whilst a method of repair is being organised, Lock 63, Clear Water Lock - Towpath side will still be open for navigation.

An update will be provided on Monday 19 January. 

photo of a location on the canals
newsletter logo

Stay connected

Sign up to our newsletter and discover how we protect canals and help nature thrive