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Tree partially blocking the canal below Lock 12 and above Whitley Arches Culvert

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 13 July 2026, 4:45pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 15 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atWhittley Arches Culvert
Ends atLock 12

Description

Original 13 July 2026, 4:41pm

A tree limb has come down partially blocking the canal, restricting access. The job has been raised with contractors who will attend to it in the next 48 hours, removing it by the end of Wednesday 15th July. We will update the notice when the tree has been removed.

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