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Lock 2 Rufford Branch

A navigation closure on the Rufford Branch (L&L Canal), 9 February 2026 to 10 March 2026 — 29 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Region
North West
Started
9 February 2026
Status
Reopened 10 March 2026
Days shut
29
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

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

10 March 2026 · 306 days since the previous

We're pleased to let you know that the works at Lock 2 Rufford Branch have been completed ahead of schedule, and the navigation is now open.

8 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigation and towpath closure are required for repointing and masonry repairs to the bywash along with excavation work.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 2 Rufford Branch”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196b021-0f26-7a7a-b2b2-ebe34804c0b0.

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