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Lock 1, Rufford branch
A navigation closure on the Rufford Branch (L&L Canal), 18 August 2025 to 5 September 2025 — 18 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 18 August 2025
- Status
- Reopened 5 September 2025
- Days shut
- 18
- 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 1, Top Lock Swing Bridge to Lock 1, Top Lock Swing Bridge
Updates · 4
1 days with no update after the last one.
4 September 2025 · 7 days since the previous
We are pleased to advise the works to replace the paddles at Lock 1 on the Rufford Branch are now complete. Our contractors will be on site tomorrow to remove the dams and navigation is anticipated to resume tomorrow, Friday 5 September by 4pm.
28 August 2025 · 8 days since the previous
Our local team is currently working to secure the area so that works can begin. Installation of dams and scaffolding is scheduled for early next week. Replacement paddles are being manufactured and are expected to be completed this week. We anticipate that the canal will be back open towards the end of next week. A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 4 September.
Earlier updates · 2
20 August 2025 · 2 days since the previous
Navigation remains closed at Lock 1 on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to both paddles have failed and currently cannot be safely operated. Unfortunately our teams have been delayed with other emergency's and remain developing a method of repair and manufacturing replacement paddles. Our teams will be onsite from next week and an update will be provided Thursday 28 August.
18 August 2025 · 0 days since the previous
Navigation is currently closed at Lock 1 on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to both paddles have failed and currently cannot be safely operated. Our specialist teams are in the process in developing a method of repair. An update will be provided Wednesday 20 August.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 1, Rufford branch”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0198bda4-7589-7466-8a4e-741e82d53522.
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