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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
- Rufford Branch (L&L Canal): Lock No.1, Rufford Branch to Lock 7, Rufford Lock
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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