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Lock 81 and Top Lock 65, Near Wigan
A navigation closure on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, 5 January 2026 to 13 March 2026 — 67 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Leeds & Liverpool Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 5 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 13 March 2026
- Days shut
- 67
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Wear and tear
- Asset
- Lock
Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.
Where
- Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Lock 85, Lock 21 to Lock 65, Top Lock
Updates · 2
56 days with no update after the last one.
16 January 2026 · 254 days since the previous
Please be advised that, in addition to the advertised works at Locks 81 and 65, we will also be carrying out repair works at Lock 75, which require the lock to be dewatered. The stoppage dates and closure location remain unchanged as originally communicated. Both teams have coordinated to ensure these works can proceed safely and efficiently. Measures will be in place to maintain water flow past the work sites and manage lock flight control effectively. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation while these important improvements are completed.
7 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous
This navigation and towpath closure will encompass 2 pieces of work. The navigation will be closed from Lock 65 through to lock 85. We will be refurbishing the top gates of lock 81 and doing leak repair works to the bywash sluice at lock 65 & cleaning the bywash pipe there too.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 81 and Top Lock 65, Near Wigan”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196aafe-3af7-7183-a2ae-7fb1ed0a7c7c.
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