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Rochdale Canal, Lock 9 Black Pit Hebden Bridge to Lock 8 Mayroyd

Starts: 17 May 2023 09:15 am

Ends: 19 May 2023 01:35 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atLock 9, Blackpit Hebden Bridge
Ends atLock 8, Mayroyd

Updates

19/05/2023 13:36

The locks are now open for navigation traffic to use. Water levels have been restored for passage.

Please note we will be monitoring and assessing water levels daily to keep an eye on the level of water.

Description

Due to low water levels in the pound between Lock 9 Black Pit Hebden Bridge and Lock 8 Mayroyd navigation has been closed.

Once water levels have recovered sufficiently to enable navigation to take recommence the locks will be reopened for normal use.

Canal and River Trust apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

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