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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Ripon Canal
From: 16 November 2026, 8am
To: 20 November 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: Yorkshire and North East
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
| Closest waterway | Ripon Canal |
| Starts at | Bypass Bridge 1 |
| Ends at | Lock 2, Bellfurrows Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | River Skell Feeder |
| Downstream winding hole | Bellfurrows Lock (2) |
A navigational restriction is required to facilitate a CCTV inspection of the Feeder.
The navigation will be closed between Bellfurrows Lock (Lock 2) and the River Skell Feeder between 08:00 and 15:30 each day, this will enable isolation of the feed.
Navigation will be possible outside of these times.
Lock 2 will be closed during this time to help manage water levels.
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