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Lock 19 - Todmorden - Gearing mechanism failure - Now repaired

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 15 January 2026, 2:10pm

To: 16 January 2026, 10:09am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 19
Ends atLock 19

Descriptions

Update 16 January 2026, 10:15am

The gearing mechanism has been repaired and the lock is operational.

Original 15 January 2026, 2:13pm

Navigation is currently closed at this location due to the towpath-side head paddle being out of use following a failure of the gearing mechanism. The guillotine gate has been isolated and turned off. Customers are requested not to operate or attempt to use the guillotine gate. Our local team is on site assessing the fault and determining the repairs required. An update will be provide by the end of the day Friday 16th January

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