Wigan area, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, including Poolstock Locks, Leigh Branch

Detail

From Date: 17/12/2019 07:00

To Date: 18/12/2019 12:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Intersection of

Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts at: Lock 65, Top Lock

Ends at: Lock 88

AND

Closest waterway: Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

Starts at: Lock 2, Bottom Lock

Ends at: Lock 2, Bottom Lock

Description

Please be advised navigation will be closed from Top Lock Wigan 65 to Lock 88 on Leeds and Liverpool Canal including Leigh Branch, Poolstock Locks 1 and 2 to carry out necessary work to Lock 86. These works will include repairs to the ground paddles and replace missing fenders.

To ensure the safety of our customers, padlocks will be placed on Lock 65, Lock 88 and Poolstock Lock 2 to prevent access to the Wigan central area.