Lock 65 to Lock 81, Manchester, Rochdale Canal

Detail

From Date: 08/11/2021 12:30

To Date: 10/11/2021 11:12 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal

Starts at: Lock 65 Alfred Street

Ends at: Lock 81 Butler Street

Updates

10/11/2021 11:12

We are pleased to advise navigation has resumed between Lock 65 and Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal.

09/11/2021 14:35

Repairs to Lock 69 have been successful however navigation remains closed between Lock 65 and Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal whilst our teams continue to normalise the water levels in the area.

An update will be provided tomorrow morning, Wednesday 10 November.

09/11/2021 11:59

Please be advised navigation remains closed between Lock 65 and Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal whilst our teams continue to normalise the water levels in the area.

Our team are also carrying out some repair works to Lock 69 following an issue with the gates. An update will be provided this afternoon.

Description

Please be advised navigation is closed between Lock 65 and Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal due to low water.

Our local team are currently managing the water supply to sufficiently replenish the water levels along this stretch and an update will be provided tomorrow morning, Tuesday 9 November.