Lock 7, Fieldhouse & Lock 6 Riddings Lock, Huddersfield, Huddersfield Broad Canal

Detail

From Date: 08/11/2021 08:00

To Date: 04/02/2022 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Huddersfield Broad Canal

Starts at: Lock 7, Fieldhouse

Ends at: Lock 6, Riddings Lock

Upstream winding hole: Winding Hole - Milnsbridge Marina

Downstream winding hole: Winding hole - DS of Bridge 4, Railway

Updates

16/12/2021 12:43

Unfortunately due to further works required, we have had to extend this stoppage.  The stoppage will be lifted as planned on 17/12/2021 for the Christmas period and then reinstated on 10/01/2022 until 04/02/2022.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out the following:

Lock 7 Fieldhouse, repairs to the cill.

Lock 6 Riddings Lock, repairs required as the planking hilti nails have corroded.