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Lock 72 and Lock 75

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 21 July 2026, 2:25pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 4 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 75, Big Lock
Ends atLock 72

Description

Original 21 July 2026, 2:24pm

To help manage the water levels a restriction will be in place at Lock 72 and Lock 75 on the Trent & Mersey.

From Wednesday 22 July, both locks will be open Monday to Friday from 10:00am, with the last passage at 3:15pm. Passage through both locks will remain unrestricted on Saturdays and Sundays.

During the week, we kindly ask all boaters to ensure they have cleared both locks by 3:15pm, as the locks will be secured outside of these operating hours.

A further update will be provided on or before Tuesday 4 August.

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