Lock 45

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 28 July 2026, 9:40am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 29 July 2026

Location

Navigation is closed at Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal due to a damaged paddle, which is preventing the lock from filling.

Our team has attended site to inspect the damaged paddle and is currently planning a method of repair.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 29 July.