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Brunswick Lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Brunswick Doc

From: 24 June 2026, 4:40pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 31 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayBrunswick Doc
Starts atBrunswick Dock - Lock
Ends atBrunswick Dock - Lock

Descriptions

Update 10 July 2026, 3:07pm

Navigation is restricted at Brunswick Lock due to a fault affecting the hydraulic motor mounting that operates the lock.

Further inspection and repair work are still required to rectify the issue. In the meantime, it has been agreed that the lock may be operated on a limited basis to provide access for Liverpool Marina customers.

Customers requiring to use the lock should contact Liverpool Marina directly for information of the restricted operating times.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued patience and understanding while these essential repairs are carried out.

A further update will be issued on or before Friday, 31 July.

Update 1 July 2026, 3:10pm

Navigation remains closed at Brunswick Lock due to a fault with the hydraulic motor mounting that operates the lock.

Our engineers have attended site and carried out an initial inspection of the lock. Further investigation is now required, and specialist contractors will be attending early next week to investigate further and plan a method of repair.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 15 July.

Original 24 June 2026, 4:39pm

Navigation is closed at Brunswick Lock due to a fault with the hydraulic motor that operates the lock.

Our engineers are undertaking inspections to assess the issue and to develop a method of repair. 

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 1 July.

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