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Lock 65 (Wheelock Top) Towpath Side

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 13 July 2026, 11:50am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 27 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLk 65, Wheelock Top Lock - Towpath Side
Ends atLk 65, Wheelock Top Lock - Towpath Side

Description

Original 13 July 2026, 11:38am

Lock 65 towpath Lock (Wheelock top) on the Trent & Mersey Canal is currently closed due to low water levels.

To help manage and maintain water levels within the canal, the towpath side lock will remain closed until conditions return to a satisfactory level. 

However the offside lock will remain open and available for navigation.

A further update will be provided on or before Monday 27 July.

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