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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal
From: 20 August 2026, 12:30pm
To: On-going
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Subject to review on: 24 August 2026
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 85, Lock 21 |
| Ends at | Lock 65, Top Lock |
Navigation is closed between Lock 65 and lock 85 of the Wigan Flight on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Due to the head cill at lock 69 that has become detached. Our local team are on their way to inspect the damage and plan a method of repair.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday 24 August
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