Lock 52, Rochdale Canal

Detail

From Date: 05/06/2020 14:00

To Date: 15/06/2020 14:52 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal

Starts at: Lock 51

Ends at: Lock 53 (New)

Updates

15/06/2020 14:52

We are pleased to advise the repair has now been completed at Lock 52 on the Rochdale Canal and navigation will be resumed from 4pm today.

10/06/2020 16:16

A replacement balance beam has arrived at our workshop for Lock 52 on the Rochdale Canal. Our teams continue to plan the method of repair, including arranging cranage for the emergency works.

To ensure the safety of our customers, padlocks have been placed on Lock 51 and Lock 53.

An update will be provided by Friday, 19 June. 

Please continue to follow the government advice regarding coronavirus – stay alert, control the virus, save lives.

You can read more on our response to the coronavirus crisis here.

Description

Please be advised Lock 52 on the Rochdale Canal is closed to navigation following damage to the balance beam. Our engineers have been informed and are planning a repair.   

An update will be provided by Wednesday, 10 June.

Please continue to follow the government advice regarding coronavirus – stay alert, control the virus, save lives.

You can read more on our response to the coronavirus crisis here.