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Lock 49, Navigation Way, Rochdale

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

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 58A, Deepdale Swing Bridge
Ends atLock 50
Upstream winding holeBellfield
Downstream winding holeTurnover Bridge

Description

Original 28 April 2026, 4:38pm

A navigation closure is required to carry out leak repair works to the lock gates.

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