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Completed: We are pleased to advise the underwater obstruction has been removed at Lock 15 on the Marple Flight and navigation has resumed.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Peak Forest Canal
From: 1 July 2026, 11:08am
To: 1 July 2026, 3:35pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Underwater Obstruction
Subject to review on: 1 July 2026
| Closest waterway | Peak Forest Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 15 |
| Ends at | Lock 15 |
Navigation is currently closed at Lock 15 on the Marple Flight on Peak Forest Canal due to an obstruction in the lock chamber.
The team are currently on site to remove the obstruction, and the flight will be back open at 5pm.
A further update will be provided today on or before 5pm.
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank customers for their patience while these works are completed safely
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