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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
From: 4 January 2027, 8am
To: 26 February 2027, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
| Closest waterway | Rufford Branch (L&L Canal) |
| Starts at | Lock 6, Chicken Lock, Baldwins Bridge |
| Ends at | Lock 7, Rufford Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Lathom Dry Dock |
| Downstream winding hole | River Douglas Navigation |
A navigation closure is required to carry out works to reduce water leakage through the lock gates and to repair the chamber walls. During the works, towpath users may experience small delays. Please follow any on‑site signage and instructions.
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