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Lock 5

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 13 July 2026, 3:40pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Suspected Vandalism

Subject to review on: 17 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atLock 5, German's Lock
Ends atLock 5, German's Lock

Description

Original 13 July 2026, 3:31pm

Due to suspected vandalism resulting in a loss of water at Lock 5 on the Rufford Branch, we are restricting navigation for use between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. To help prevent further incidents and protect water levels, Lock 5 will be locked and secured between 2:00 pm and 9:00 am daily.

Whilst the parts are on order, this restriction will be in place until our new anti-vandal locks can be fitted.

A further update will be provided on Friday 17 July.

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