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Lock 90, Deans Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 10 September 2026, 5pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 14 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atDean Lock - Nearside
Ends atDean Lock - Nearside

Description

Original 10 September 2026, 4:54pm

Navigation is closed at lock 90, Deans Lock on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to the collar fixing on the on the lock gate has snapped, resulting in the gate becoming detached from the lock walls, making it unsafe for boaters to operate the lock.

Engineers have been instructed to assess the damage over the next few days so they can then plan a method of repair.

A further update will be provided on or before Monday 14 September.

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