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Lock 5, Lock 7 and Lock 9, Marple, Peak Forest Canal

Starts: 8 November 2021 08:00 am

Ends: 17 December 2021 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayPeak Forest Canal
Starts atLock 1
Ends atLock 9
Upstream winding holeAbove lock 16, Marple winding hole
Downstream winding holeBelow Lock 1

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out the following:

Lock 5, Replacement of the Top & Bottom Gates & Masonry repairs.

Lock 7, Replacement of the top and bottom gates.

Lock 9, Repairs to address overhanging coping stones & pointing works in the lock chamber.

photo of a location on the canals
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