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Completed: The hydraulic hose has now been repaired and navigation has now reopened.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal
From: 26 January 2026, 3:55pm
To: 27 January 2026, 1:22pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Subject to review on: 30 January 2026
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge |
Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fault with the hydraulic hose that operates the swing bridge.
Our contractors have been informed and will be attending site tomorrow to assess the issue and plan a method of repair.
An update will be provided on or before Friday, 30 January.
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