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Update 3 July 2026, 3:51pm
Lock 7 footbridge on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal remains closed to all users due to a deterioration to the footbridge making it unsafe to use.
The offside paddle at Lock 7 can not be operated by wide beam vessels therefore Lock 7 is restricted to narrowboats only.
Unfortunately, planned repair works have been delayed due to the required resources being used on another priority job.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 13 July.
Original 19 June 2026, 1:19pm
Lock 7 footbridge on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is closed to all users due to a deterioration to the footbridge making it unsafe to use.
The offside paddle at Lock 7 can not be operated by wide beam vessels therefore Lock 7 is restricted to narrowboats only.
Our teams are in the process of scheduling the replacement footbridge. However, due to other priority works, we are unable to confirm a date at this time. Further information will be provided on or before Friday, 3 July.
