Lock 87 (Wigan Flight Bottom Lock)

Detail

From Date: 07/11/2022 08:00

To Date: 16/12/2022 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts at: Lock 88

Ends at: Lock 87

Upstream winding hole: Winding Hole - Ince Moss. Near to Bridge 2B.

Downstream winding hole: Turning Area - Ell Meadow Lock. Near to Bridge 49aa

Description

A stopage is required to carry out repairs to the bottom gates to reduce water loss.