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Towpath upgrade - Lock 19 to Hollins lane at Rochdale Road

Type: Towpath Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 10 August 2026, 8am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 16 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 30, Golden Lion Bridge
Ends atBridge 32, Copperas House Bridge

Description

Original 4 August 2026, 4:12pm

Project P13213 from Todmorden to Border Phase 1:

A towpath restriction will be in place from Monday 10th August for approximately 9 weeks from Lock 19 to Hollins Lane at Rochdale Road. Contractors are carrying out a local authority funded towpath upgrade to create a sealed tar spray and chip surface. This project includes lock landing repairs at Lock 19, wash wall repairs, installation of improved mooring bollards, improving historical surfacing as well as way marking and bench installations. This will improve the area for boaters and the towpath users. The project will take 9 weeks approximately and we will update the notice with the progress as it happens.

  • Sectional closures on the towpath will be in place on a rolling basis as the project moves from Lock 19 to Hollins Lane. Pedestrians should follow the signposted diversion routes around the works where applicable.
  • Navigation remains open and boaters should be aware of floating plant working within the area. Contractors will be using the locks to move around the site with plant and equipment. Please follow any mooring restriction signage placed along the route. Please may skippers approach this section with caution, slow down and obey any instructions give *

   

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