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Lock 3W

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Narrow Canal

From: 12 March 2026, 4:49pm

To: 18 March 2026, 4:31pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 20 March 2026

Location

Closest waterwayHuddersfield Narrow Canal
Starts atLock 3 West
Ends atLock 3 West

Descriptions

Update 16 March 2026, 2:27pm

Our local team is currently planning the necessary repair works at Lock 3W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. These works are expected to be completed by Friday, 20 March.

We will provide a further update on Friday, 20 March, or sooner if the situation changes.

Update 13 March 2026, 1:46pm

Our local team has attended site to investigate the cause of the paddle failure at Lock 3W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. They are currently awaiting the delivery of the necessary materials to carry out the required repairs.

A further update will be provided on Monday, 16 March.

Original 12 March 2026, 4:54pm

Due to a paddle failure at Lock 3W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, navigation is currently closed while our teams investigate the cause of the issue and plan the necessary repair.

We will provide a further update tomorrow, Friday 13 March.

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