Description
Original 27 September 2026, 8:43am
The canal is currently closed between Locks 70 and 71 due to low water levels. The team are working to send additional water down the flights to improve levels.
Lock 70 to Lock 71
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal
From: 27 September 2026, 8:50am
To: On-going
Region: North West
Reason: Low Water Levels
Subject to review on: 28 September 2026
Location
| Closest waterway | Trent & Mersey Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 71 |
| Ends at | Lock 70 |
| Upstream winding hole | TM-033-001 |
| Downstream winding hole | TM-027-014 |
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