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Lock 73, Middlewich Flight, Trent and Mersey Canal

Starts: 2 January 2019 08:00 am

Ends: 12 February 2019 01:34 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 73
Ends atLock 73
Upstream winding holeBelow Kings lock 71
Downstream winding holeNorth of Br 172, Middlewich

Updates

12/02/2019 13:34

We are pleased to confirm the gate replacement and repairs at Lock 73 have been completed three days ahead of schedule and the navigation has now been re-opened.

Description

Installation of new top gate and carry out repairs to the bottom gate to reduce leakage. Undertake repairs to masonry and pawl catches

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