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Lock 18 to lock 9 Ashton Canal

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Ashton Canal

From: 2 August 2026, 3:04pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 3 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayAshton Canal
Starts atLock 18
Ends atLock 9

Description

Original 2 August 2026, 3:03pm

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at lock 18 to lock 9 on the Ashton canal due to paddle failures at locks 14 and 15. Our local team have been to site and investigated the issue at the lock. Whilst a method of repair is being organised, navigation will remain closed between locks 18 and 9. 

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