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Woodnook Lock

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)

From: 5 April 2026, 1:13pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 7 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayWakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)
Starts atLock 6, Woodnook Lock
Ends atLock 6, Woodnook Lock

Descriptions

Update 6 April 2026, 3:49pm

The tree has been cleared from the lock so this is now operational.

The towpath is still blocked by the tree so cannot be used. A contractor has been requested and they will attend site as soon as they have availability to clear the tree so the towpath can be re-opened.

Original 5 April 2026, 1:33pm

A tree has fallen during Storm Dave and is blocking the navigation at Woodnook Lock. This lock will remain closed until the tree has been cleared. We will update this notice once the work is complete.

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