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CLOSED - Lock 15 Dobson Top Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 30 April 2026, noon

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Inspections

Subject to review on: 1 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 15, Dobson Top Lock
Ends atLock 15, Dobson Top Lock

Description

Original 30 April 2026, 12:10pm

We have been advised by the team that there is an underwater obstruction within the navigable channel below Lock 15, Dobson Top Lock. As a result, the lock gates are unable to fully open and passage through the lock is currently closed. The team will return to site tomorrow to attempt removal of the obstruction so that the lock can be reopened to navigation. We will provide a further update once the debris has been removed.

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