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Lock 1 to Lock 2

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 22 October 2026, 7am

To: 5 November 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayLeigh Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atLock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch
Ends atLock 2, Bottom Lock

Description

Original 19 October 2026, 11:20am

Navigation is closed between Lock 1 and Lock 2 on the Leigh Branch to allow repairs to the head gates cills on both locks. These works are required to help prevent further water loss.

Works are scheduled to begin on the lock gates from 7:00 am on Thursday, 22 October 2026 and are expected to take two weeks to complete.

Boaters are requested to remain on either side of the affected locks and wait until the repairs have been completed before proceeding.

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 5 November 2026.

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