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Lock 2 Leigh branch, just outside Wigan.

Starts: 21 November 2022 08:00 am

Ends: 5 December 2022 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeigh Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atBridge 1B, Lyons Bridge
Ends atLock 2, Bottom Lock
Upstream winding holeOn the Leigh branch junction with the Leeds and Liverpool by the foot bridge.
Downstream winding holeDover lock, Lock 4. Just after bridge dover lock.

Description

Emergency work is required to repair severe leakage through the gates and mitre posts. The leakage is causing challenges with water control. These works are essential to help us maintain navigation during the summer months. The gates are currently leaking faster than the feeds that are providing water.

Please note that if required, some weekend working will take place.

We apologise for the late notice of these works and do hope that these additions do not cause too much inconvenience.

photo of a location on the canals
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