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Repair to a broken downstream Paddle at Doefield Dun Lock, Lock 45

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Chesterfield Canal

From: 8 October 2026, 8am

To: 8 October 2026, 2:13pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayChesterfield Canal
Starts atLock 45, Doefield Dun Lock
Ends atLock 45, Doefield Dun Lock

Descriptions

Update 8 October 2026, 10:51am

We have had to change the status to a closure for the next 3 hours as the bottom paddle has been removed and taken away to be repaired. We will update the notice on the paddles return.

Original 1 October 2026, 3:18pm

We have a restriction at Doefield Dun Lock on the Thursday 8th October while we carry out repairs to the broken downstream gate paddle. May skippers of all crafts, please slow down and approach the area with caution. Delays of up to 30 minutes may be experienced whilst workboats and equipment may need to be moved out of the way to make the area safe for passage.

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