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Between Lock 65 and Lock 85

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 14 April 2026, 2pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 22 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 85, Lock 21
Ends atLock 65, Top Lock

Descriptions

Update 17 April 2026, 3:16pm

Navigation remains closed between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to a disconnected paddle at lock 70.

The team have a successfully planned a method of repair and are currently waiting on parts to be manufactured.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 22 April.

Update 15 April 2026, 2:57pm

Navigation remains closed between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to a disconnected paddle.

The local team are currently working on a method of repair and expect this to be completed by the end of the week.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday 17 April.

Original 14 April 2026, 2:51pm

Navigation is currently closed between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to a disconnected paddle.

Our local team will attend site to assess the paddle and plan a method of repair.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 15 April.

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