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Lock 9E and Lock 20E HNC - low water levels - Recovered and operational.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Narrow Canal

From: 30 May 2026, 8:56am

To: 3 June 2026, 11:15am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayHuddersfield Narrow Canal
Starts atLock 9 East, Isis Lock
Ends atLock 20 East, Spot Lock

Descriptions

Update 3 June 2026, 11:15am

The water levels have been closely monitored by the local team and the water levels have recovered enough to allow for passage. Passage through Lock 9E to Lock 20E is now possible.

Update 1 June 2026, 9:36am

The navigation closure has been extended from Lock 9E to Lock 20E due to low water levels, making it too low for navigable passage. The water levels are being closely monitored by the team and we will update the notice should there be any improvements.

Original 30 May 2026, 8:52am

This notice is for a closure between Lock 14E and Lock 20E on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Water levels have been deemed too low to travel. We will review the situation as it goes on and we will look to see if we can reopen the Canal as soon as possible. Please do not attempt to travel in the areas of low water as you may get stuck and require rescuing.

Sorry for inconvenience caused.

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