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Kirklees Low Lock - Calder & Hebble

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Calder & Hebble Navigation

From: 8 May 2026, 8:40am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Boating Incident

Subject to review on: 8 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayCalder & Hebble Navigation
Starts atLock 15, Kirklees Low Lock
Ends atLock 15, Kirklees Low Lock

Description

Original 8 May 2026, 8:46am

Boaters are advised that a vessel moored near the Kirklees low lock was on fire overnight.

Navigation remains open; however, all boaters are requested to proceed with caution when approaching and passing the area due to possible debris.

Please follow any instructions from staff on site and reduce speed while navigating past the affected location.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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