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Lock 6

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 13 June 2026, 10am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 15 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 7, Ellen Royd Bridge
Ends atBridge 7, Ellen Royd Bridge

Description

Original 13 June 2026, 9:50am

Rochdale Canal Lock 6 is currently closed to navigation due to a failed paddle mechanism.

Our team will attend site to assess the fault and determine the extent of the required repairs.

This notice will be updated on Monday 15th June.

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