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Lock 37 to Lock 48

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 10 August 2026, 3:15pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 13 August 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 37, West Summit
Ends atLock 48

Description

Original 10 August 2026, 3:02pm

Navigation is closed between Lock 37 and Lock 48 due to low water levels caused by the continued dry weather.

Our team is continuing to work to restore water levels in the affected area and is feeding additional water into the canal to help with recovery.

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 13 August.

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