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Dean Lock 90B

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 15 July 2026, 3:30pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Maintenance

Subject to review on: 31 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atOffside Lock No. 90B
Ends atOffside Lock No. 90B

Description

Original 15 July 2026, 3:25pm

Planned works to replace the gates at the offside Lock 90B at Dean Lock on the Wigan Flight on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, have taken longer than originally planned and our team continue to be onsite until  4.30pm on Friday 31 July to complete the works.

Although this lock is inoperable, the existing gates have deteriorated substantially, and removal is necessary before they become unsafe.

We will be installing gates that match the original historic design, sourced from another lock in the region. 

Please note that this is a paired lock, and navigation will be maintained throughout the works. The lock itself will remain inoperable after the works are completed; the purpose of this activity is to preserve the structure due to its value as a historic feature.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these essential works.      

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