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Lock 56

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 30 June 2026, 8am

To: 1 July 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 54
Ends atLock 58

Description

Original 26 June 2026, 2:50pm

Navigation will be restricted at Lock 56, Castleton, on the Rochdale Canal, due to works being carried out to the towpath side balance beam.

These works will be taking place between Tuesday 30 June 8am until Wednesday, 1 July at 4pm.

Whilst navigation is restricted, the towpath remains open, however, we request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop to allow the equipment to be moved out the way for assisted passage. Please listen and take instruction from our direct services team on site.

We anticipate a wait of no longer than 30 minutes.

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