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Lock 72 (Scothmans) and Lock 81 (Butler Street), near Manchester, Rochdale Canal.

Starts: 1 February 2021 08:00 am

Ends: 19 March 2021 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 65 Alfred Street
Ends atLock 81 Butler Street
Upstream winding holeAbove Bridge76A
Downstream winding holeAbove Lock 84 in Piccadilly/ Dale Street Basin.

Description

Carry out repairs to the top gates and cills in order to reduce leakage, at both Lock 72 and 81.

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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