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Navigation Closure - Rochdale Canal, Lock 25 to Lock 30, Todmorden - low water levels

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 8 July 2026, 9:30am

To: 12 July 2026, 9:41am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 10 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 25
Ends atLock 30

Descriptions

Update 9 July 2026, 8:37am

The navigation remains closed from Lock 25 to Lock 30 as water levels are still below those required for safe navigation. The levels are slowly recovering; however, the navigation will remain closed today to allow further replenishment. The team is continuing to monitor the situation closely and will carry out another assessment tomorrow (Friday 10th July) . A further update will be provided by 1:00 pm.

Original 8 July 2026, 9:26am

The navigation is closed from Lock 25 to Lock 30 due to heavy boat use yesterday making the pounds too low for navigation. We need to refill them to make the level sufficient for boat movement. The team will be closely monitoring the water levels and will update the notice when it has recovered.

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