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Navigation Restriction - Rochdale Canal, Lock 12, Hebden Bridge - Friday 1st May 2026

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 1 May 2026, 8:30am

To: 1 May 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 11
Ends atLock 12

Description

Original 30 April 2026, 10:35am

We will have a navigation restriction in place to carry out clearance works to the bywash culvert at Lock 12 which has become blocked on Friday 1st May from 08:30hrs to 16:00hrs. Description: The bywash culvert at Lock 12 has become blocked. We are entering the water at the outlet end of the bywash to try to remove the blockage. Instructions: There will be an operative in the water working in a dry suit so no boat movement will be safe at the time. Lock 12 will be chained off and out of action and we would ask nobody move up towards the lock from Lock 11 until the work is complete. We will make sure to inform customers when we have completed the work and are clear of the canal.

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