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Lock 7 Footbridge

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 19 June 2026, 1:20pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 3 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atLock 7, Rufford Lock
Ends atLock 7, Rufford Lock

Description

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.

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