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Lock 59 To Lock 64

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 11 May 2026, 8am

To: 27 May 2026, 4:08pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 64, Bottom Lock
Ends atLock 59, Lock 2

Descriptions

Update 20 May 2026, 2:32pm

Due to other priority works our reactive team where delayed carrying out the repairs to Lock 60 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The reactive team are currently now on site repairing the damaged tail gate cill. As a result navigation remains closed between Lock 59 and Lock 64 until Wednesday, 27 May.

We really appreciate your patience and understanding while these essential repairs are completed.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 27 May.

Original 8 May 2026, 1:45pm

Navigation will be closed from Monday, 11 May 8am until Wednesday, 20 May 4pm, due to a damaged tail gate cill between Lock 59 and Lock 64 on Leeds & Liverpool Canal. This damage is preventing the lock from sealing, resulting in the lock being filled and operated safely.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 20 May.

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