Chicken Lock 6, Rufford Branch

Detail

From Date: 07/02/2022 08:00

To Date: 18/03/2022 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)

Starts at: Lock 5, German's Lock

Ends at: Bridge, Lock 7 Footbridge, Tail

Upstream winding hole: Winding Hole, Rufford Old Hall

Downstream winding hole: Winding Hole, Appley Bridge

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out rectification work due to the landing stage upstream failing, leakage through tail paddles and to reduce leakage through the lock gates.