Description
Original 25 June 2026, 10:02am
A navigation closure is required to carry out structural repairs to both of the tail gates of Lock 68 with the aim to improve structural stability.
Lock 68, Near Sandbach
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal
From: 27 January 2027, 8am
To: 12 February 2027, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
Location
| Closest waterway | Trent & Mersey Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 69 |
| Ends at | Lock 67 Booth Lane Top Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Bridge 164 |
| Downstream winding hole | Bridge 162, Dragons Lane |
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