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Bank Newton and Gargrave section closure to low water levels - *reopened*

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 18 May 2026, 11:15am

To: 19 May 2026, 10:43am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 36, Bank Newton Bottom Lock
Ends atHigherland Lock Sanitary Station

Descriptions

Update 19 May 2026, 10:44am

The navigation has recovered and water levels are back to a navigable level. The stoppage has been lifted.

Original 18 May 2026, 11:17am

A navigation closure is in place for 24 hours between Bank Newton and Gargrave due to high usage over the weekend to allowing water levels in this section to recover.   The local team will be closely monitoring the section and we hope to have it open for navigation at 10:30am on Tuesday 19th May.

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