Lock 83 to Lock 81, Rochdale Canal

Our team and engineers have now carried out detailed inspections,and a leak has been identified below Lock 81. We are now planning a method of repair.   We will provide further update Friday 17 April

Thank you for your understanding and patience

Navigation will be closed between Lock 83 and Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal to allow our teams and engineers to carry out a detailed inspection of a leak located below Lock 81, which has resulted in low water levels.

A further update will be provided on Friday 3 April, on or before 4 PM.

Please note that a separate notice is also in place for Locks 54 to 81 on the Rochdale Canal.