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Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Liverpool Link

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Liverpool Link

From: 8 July 2026, 5:10pm

To: 20 July 2026, 9:15am inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Subject to review on: 20 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLiverpool Link
Starts atGreat Howard St.- Stanley Dock Bridge
Ends atBascule Bridge - Stanley

Descriptions

Update 17 July 2026, 4:22pm

Following the successful completion of works in the central docks by Peel Ports, the Liverpool Link will reopen to boaters from Monday 20 July.

Bookings are now open and available to book online, or you can contact us at https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/liverpool-canal-linkĀ 

Original 8 July 2026, 5:03pm

The Liverpool Link remains temporarily closed while Peel carries out essential construction and maintenance works in the Central Docks.

We have worked to keep disruption to a minimum; however, as our rights are limited to permitting our customers to travel through Peel's property, the owners can close this section at any time to carry out necessary repairs and maintenance.

The Trust has very limited control over access to this area and has not been able to prevent this closure.During this time, access to Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock will not be possible via Brunswick Lock either, due to repairs needed to the Lock.

Please note that more information can be found regarding the Brunswick Lock closure at the following link here

A further update will be provided on or before Monday 20 July.

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