Description
Original 13 July 2026, 8:35am
Navigation will be closed between Lock 9 and Lock 12 on the Rochdale Canal due to low water levels.
A further update will be provided by 9am Tuesday 14th July.
Lock 9 to Lock 12, Rochdale Canal
Completed: Navigation Open, Water levels have recovered.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal
From: 13 July 2026, 8:40am
To: 13 July 2026, 10:16am inclusive
Region: Yorkshire and North East
Reason: Low Water Levels
Subject to review on: 14 July 2026
Location
| Closest waterway | Rochdale Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 9, Blackpit Hebden Bridge |
| Ends at | Lock 12 |
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