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Salterhebble middle lock - Blocked by lodged floating pontoon. NOW REMOVED

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Calder & Hebble Navigation

From: 31 January 2026, 3:54pm

To: 6 March 2026, 11am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Suspected Vandalism

Location

Closest waterwayCalder & Hebble Navigation
Starts atLock 2, Salterhebble Middle
Ends atLock 3, Salterhebble Bottom

Descriptions

Update 6 March 2026, 11am

The floating pontoon has now been removed and the navigation is open for passage.

Original 31 January 2026, 4:04pm

A floating pontoon has come loose and is currently lodged in front of the lock gates.

Operatives have attended site to attempt relocation; however, the securing chain has become trapped underneath. Boat access will be required to resolve the issue, which is currently being looked into.

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