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

Detail

From Date: 01/02/2021 08:00

To Date: 19/03/2021 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal

Starts at: Lock 65 Alfred Street

Ends at: Lock 81 Butler Street

Upstream winding hole: Above Bridge76A

Downstream winding hole: Above 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.