Lock 87 Wigan

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 1 February 2027, 8am

To: 26 February 2027, 4pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterway	Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts at	Lock 87
Ends at	Concrete Cable Bridge, Westwood Pool
Upstream winding hole	Crooke Marina
Downstream winding hole	Near Smits bridge

A navigation and towpath closure are required to facilitate lock gate repairs to Lock 87 bottom gate. Towpath users may experience small delays.