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Lock 65 to Oldham Road Bridge A62

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 6 July 2026, 10:40am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Subject to review on: 8 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atOldham Road Bridge A62
Ends atLock 65 Alfred Street

Description

Original 6 July 2026, 10:32am

Third-party contractors will be on site between Lock 65 and Oldham Road Bridge (A62) on the Rochdale Canal to allow necessary repair works to a boundary wall that is leaning over the towpath and has been identified as unsafe therefore, the towpath is closed. 

As a result, the towpath will be closed for the duration of the works. To maintain a safe working environment, a signed diversion route will be in place throughout the closure.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 9 July.  

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