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Between Lock 2 and Lock 3

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 10 March 2026, 8am

To: 13 March 2026, 8am inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atLock 2, Wide Lock
Ends atTop Wide Lock

Description

Original 25 February 2026, 1:23pm

Please be advised navigation will be closed and the moorings suspended between Lock 2, Wide Lock and Lock 3 on the Shropshire Union Canal from 8:00am on Tuesday 10 March until 8:00am on Friday 13 March for third party filming to take place.

Access to the Manchester Ship Canal will be available from Whitby Lock 1, but boats will need to be moored in the lower basin before the closure.

Boaters will still be able access the facilities, including elsan and waterpoint.

We politely request customers to approach the area with caution and to listen to any advice that may be given onsite.

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