Updates
24/02/2023 13:08
We are pleased to advise the incident has been resolved, and booms removed from the canal.
Navigation can now resume between Lock 57, Bottom Lock and Lock 52, Top Lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Navigation Closure: Lock 52, Blackburn, Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts: 23 February 2023 12:30 pm
Ends: 24 February 2023 01:00 pm inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 57, Bottom Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 52, Top Lock |
Description
Please be advised navigation is currently closed between Lock 57, Bottom Lock and Lock 52, Top Lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fire incident on third party adjacent land.
A boom has been placed in the canal to capture any pollution and further water testing is being carried out today.
To ensure the safety of our customers, padlocks have been placed on Lock 57, Bottom Lock and Lock 52, Top Lock to prevent access on to the Blackburn flight.
A further update will be provided tomorrow, Friday 24 February.
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