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Navigation Closure: Lock 43, Greenberfield Locks, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts: 27 June 2022 02:45 pm

Ends: 18 July 2022 09:00 am inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Structure failure

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 43, Middle Lock
Ends atLock 43, Middle Lock

Updates

18/07/2022 08:55

Please be advised this lock is now closed as per the lock flight closures on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/21826-lock-flight-operating-times-wigan-to-kirkstall-leeds-and-liverpool-canal

08/07/2022 15:18

Please be advised navigation remains restricted to narrowboat access only at Lock 43, Greenberfield Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a structural failure to the tail bridge. Our teams continue to await delivery of materials to complete the repair. Due to supply chain issue, the materials will not arrive before the upcoming closures being implemented on the lock flights along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Monday 18 July https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/21826-lock-flight-operating-times-wigan-to-kirkstall-leeds-and-liverpool-canal Narrowboats are advised to use the towpath side paddles when operating the lock.

08/07/2022 15:10

Please be advised navigation remains restricted to narrowboat access only at Lock 43, Greenberfield Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a structural failure to the tail bridge. Our teams continue to await delivery of materials to complete the repair. Due to supply chain issue, the materials will not arrive before the upcoming closures being implemented on the lock flights along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Monday 18 July (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/21826-lock-flight-operating-times-wigan-to-kirkstall-leeds-and-liverpool-canal)

Narrowboats are advised to use the towpath side paddles when operating the lock.

01/07/2022 14:45

Please be advised navigation remains restricted to narrowboat access only at Lock 43, Greenberfield Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a structural failure to the tail bridge. Our teams have attended site and have created a method of repair. They are now awaiting attendance from the scaffolders and delivery of materials.

Narrowboats are advised to use the towpath side paddles when operating the Lock.

An update will be provided by Friday, 8 July.

Description

Please be advised navigation is restricted to narrowboat access only at Lock 43, Greenberfield Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a structural failure to the tail bridge. Our teams have attended site and have created a method of repair. They are now working on a schedule for the required repair works.

Please use the towpath side paddles when operating the Lock.

An update will be provided on Friday, 1 July.

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