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Lock 9 To Lock 12

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Ashton Canal

From: 13 May 2026, 8am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 15 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayAshton Canal
Starts atLock 18
Ends atLock 2

Description

Original 5 May 2026, 1:31pm

During repairs to Lock 12 on the Ashton Canal, additional defects were identified which are causing the lock to lose water. As a result, the local team will be returning to site to carry out emergency repairs. Navigation will be closed from Wednesday 13 May at 8:00am until Friday 15 May at 4:00pm.While on site, the local team will also be carrying out works to Lock 9 to repair a damaged cill.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday 15 May.

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