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Lock 2, Colne Bridge Lock - Broken Mechanism, Balance Beam Dropped

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Broad Canal

From: 24 July 2026, 10:52am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 7 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayHuddersfield Broad Canal
Starts atLock 2, Colne Bridge Lock
Ends atLock 2, Colne Bridge Lock

Description

Original 24 July 2026, 10:50am

Lock 2 on the Huddersfield Broad is currently out of action as part of the mechanism has broken off, causing the balance beam to drop. It is not safe to operate the lock, using the remaining paddles, so the decision has been made to close it.

A specialist contractor is required to manufacture a replacement piece and will be on site to measure up in the coming days. Once the part has been made, a crane boat may be required to fit it.

The closure will remain in place until the lock can be safely operated, once this new part has been fitted. This notice will be updated as soon as we have more information regarding a completion date.

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