Lock 61- Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Detail
From Date: 19/05/2019 12:00
To Date: 23/05/2019 15:01 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Structure failure
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts at: Lock 61, Lock 4
Ends at: Lock 61, Lock 4
Upstream winding hole: Above top lock- lock 58
Downstream winding hole: Below bottom lock- lock 64
Updates
23/05/2019 15:01
We are pleased to advise that emergency works to replace the head gates,have been completed and navigation is now open at Lock 61, Leeds & Liverpool.
19/05/2019 12:49
Due to damage to the head gates at lock 61 the Johnson’s Hillock Filght is closed
Description
Due to damage to the head gates, lock 61 is closed.
An investigation will be carried out as soon as possible and a further update will be provided once we have the results.