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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal
From: 15 July 2026, 11:50am
To: On-going
Region: North West
Reason: Low Water Levels
Subject to review on: 16 July 2026
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 85, Lock 21 |
| Ends at | Bridge 64, Arley Bridge |
Navigation is closed between Locks 65 and 85 of the Wigan Flight on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to low water.
Water levels have dropped due to the current dry weather we have been experiencing.
Team are working to recover empty pounds and distribute water.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 16 July.
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