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Lock 16 - Broken Paddle - Repaired

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 21 March 2026, 3:37pm

To: 24 March 2026, 9:34am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 16
Ends atLock 16

Descriptions

Update 24 March 2026, 9:36am

The stem has been reattached to the paddle and is operational. The repairs have been completed.

Original 21 March 2026, 3:45pm

The lock has experienced a paddle mechanism failure. Our operatives have attended the site and found that the stem has detached from the paddle. We are currently developing a repair plan.

We will update this notice on Monday with more information.

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