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Pound above Lock 27, Walsden - lowered water levels for one day - Monday June 15th.

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 15 June 2026, 8am

To: 16 June 2026, 8am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 27
Ends atLock 28

Description

Original 11 June 2026, 2:54pm

A navigation restriction will be in place on Monday 15th June 2026 as Direct services are having to lower the water level to complete some essential repairs to the wash wall in this section. The level will need to be lowered for the day to install a footing for the new wash wall to be built on Please wait until the pound is refilled. In case of enquiry please speak to the team on site.

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