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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal
From: 2 November 2026, 8am
To: 18 December 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
| Closest waterway | Rochdale Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 65 Alfred Street |
| Ends at | Lock 81 Butler Street |
| Upstream winding hole | Chadderton |
| Downstream winding hole | Dale Street Basin |
A navigation closure is required to allow the replacement of sections of the lock gates on both sets of gates. Repairs will also be carried out to the lock chamber walls. Please note that works will also be taking place at Lock 80, Coal Pit Lower, at the same time.
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