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Lock 1 and Lock 18

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Ashton Canal

From: 15 July 2026, 1:35pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 17 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayAshton Canal
Starts atLock 18
Ends atLock 1

Description

Original 15 July 2026, 1:32pm

Navigation is closed between Lock 1 and Lock 18 on the Ashton Canal due to low water.

Water levels have dropped due to the current dry weather we have been experiencing.

 As soon as water levels have recovered sufficiently, the closure will be lifted and navigation will resume.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday 17 July.

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