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Lock 7 and Lock 8 will remain locked up to improve water levels.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 29 September 2026, 9:30am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 30 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 7
Ends atLock 8, Mayroyd

Description

Original 29 September 2026, 9:23am

On reviewing the water levels this morning after the evening locking of the gates. It has been decided to keep Lock 7 and Lock 8 padlocked for the day to allow water levels to recover further still overnight. The water levels are low and reopening the locks today would deplete water levels further, needing a longer period of time to recover. The team will be closely monitoring the water levels and we will re assess the situation tomorrow.

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