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Lock 6 - repaired and operational

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 13 June 2026, 10am

To: 19 June 2026, 12:35pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 3/4
Ends atLock 7

Descriptions

Update 19 June 2026, 12:31pm

The repairs at Lock 6 have been completed and it is operational.

Update 15 June 2026, 3:52pm

The team have attended today and have identified a fault with the tail paddle. They will be back on site tomorrow to carry out repairs. A further update will be given by 5pm tomorrow.

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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