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Lock 45, Kents Lock - Offside

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 1 June 2026, 8am

To: 10 July 2026, 4:30pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 45, Kents Lock - Off Side
Ends atLock 45, Kents Lock - Off Side

Description

Original 8 April 2026, 4:16pm

Our local teams will be carrying out planned works to replace the bottom‑end gates on the offside lock at Lock 45, Kents Lock, on the Trent & Mersey Canal from 8am on Monday 1 June until 5pm on Friday 10 July at 4.30pm.

During this period the offside lock will remains closed, but navigation is possible through the towpath side lock only.

Thank you for your patience while we complete these essential works.

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