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Lock 89 and Lock 87, Wigan, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts: 2 November 2020 08:00 am

Ends: 14 December 2020 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 89
Ends atLock 87
Upstream winding holeJunction with the Leigh Branch
Downstream winding holeBelow Ell Meadow Lock 89

Updates

09/12/2020 17:11

Unfortunately we have encountered unavoidable delays installing the new gates at Lock 89 which means there is insufficient time to move plant and equipment to Lock 87 and still complete the repairs there before Christmas.

As a result, the work at Lock 87 will be deferred until next winter.

We expect work will be completed at Lock 89, and the navigation opened, by the end of the day on Monday 14th December.

Description

Installation of new top gates and other repairs at Lock 89. Gate repairs to extend life and reduce leakage at Lock 87.

01/06/2020: The information above is a draft notice of works planned as part of our winter 2020/21 stoppages programme. This is subject to change depending on the latest advice from the UK government on coronavirus. Please follow our guidance relating to coronavirus when using the canals and towpaths https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/coronavirus.

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