Lock No.1, Burscough, Rufford Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)
Detail
From Date: 06/01/2020 08:00
To Date: 21/02/2020 16:16 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts at: Lock No.1, Rufford Branch
Ends at: Lock No.1, Rufford Branch
Upstream winding hole: Junction of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Bridge 1
Downstream winding hole: Between Bridges 6 and 7
Updates
21/02/2020 16:16
Repairs at Lock 1 and Lock 6, Rufford Branch, have been completed earlier than originally anticipated, as a review of the method of working meant dams and pumps did not have to be installed at Lock 6, saving time overall.
The navigation is now open.
Description
Carry out works including the replacement of the bottom gates, repairs to masonry and ladder improvements.