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Lock 45 Offside Kents Lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 22 September 2026, 11:30am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 30 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 45, Kents Lock - Off Side
Ends atLock 45, Kents Lock - Off Side

Description

Original 22 September 2026, 11:26am

Navigation is currently restricted at Lock 45 Offside at Kents Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal due to a broken lock gate collar, where the collar has become detached from the offside lock.

Our teams have carried out an initial inspection today and will return early next week to carry out further inspection to plan a method of repair and liaise with our heritage team to secure permission to carry out the necessary repairs. Navigation is still possible through the towpath side lock only.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 30 September

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