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CLOSED - Kirkstall, Forge and Newlay Locks

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 23 July 2026, 10:50am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 24 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 13, Newlay Top Lock
Ends atLock 7, Kirkstall Little Lock

Description

Original 23 July 2026, 10:49am

Due to vandalism by local youths overnight, water levels on this section of the canal have fallen to a level where we need to temporarily suspend navigation through Newlay, Forge and Kirkstall Locks.

This short-term closure will allow water levels to recover and the canal to replenish. Taking this precaution now helps protect the navigation, minimise the risk of further water loss, and ensure the canal remains safe for all users.

Our local team will continue to closely monitor water levels throughout this section, and we expect this to be a temporary measure. The canal will reopen as soon as conditions have recovered sufficiently for navigation to resume safely.

We will provide a further update tomorrow on the progress of the recovery and will reopen the canal at the earliest opportunity.

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