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Update 5 November 2026, 3:54pm
Since our last update, our engineers have attended site and determined that a more detailed assessment is required before repair works can be fully planned. To enable this assessment to take place safely, vegetation clearance is needed to provide access to the affected area. This work is scheduled to be completed tomorrow.
Once the vegetation has been cleared, our team will return to site to carry out a detailed inspection and identify the materials, equipment and resources required to complete the repair. Following this assessment, a method of repair can be developed.
We will provide a further update on or before Thursday 19 November.
Update 27 October 2026, 2:58pm
Since our last update, our engineers have carried out their inspections and have now developed a method of repair for the erosion to the by-wash at Lock 10. Our team will be carrying out the works, due to the extent of the erosion the repairs will involve a full reconstruction of the by-wash.
Our team will be attending site next week, this will enable them to determine the materials, equipment, and resources required before repair works can be scheduled.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 5 November.
Original 22 October 2026, 10:44am
Navigation is closed between Lock 3 and Lock 18 on the Ashton Canal due to erosion of the by-wash at Lock 10, which has made the lock inoperable.
Our engineers have attended site to carry out investigations and are currently developing a method of repair.
A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 28 October.
