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Lock 2 , Rufford Branch , Burscough
A navigation closure on the Rufford Branch (L&L Canal), 10 November 2025 to 21 November 2025 — 11 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 10 November 2025
- Status
- Reopened 21 November 2025
- Days shut
- 11
- 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 2, 2Nd Lock Rufford Branch to Lock 2, 2Nd Lock Rufford Branch
Updates · 2
3 days with no update after the last one.
18 November 2025 · 56 days since the previous
Unfortunately, this stoppage has been extended until 21st November due to additional work identified on site. This change will affect the stoppage dates for the grouting work at Lock 5, Rufford Branch, which will now run from 21st November to 5th December.
23 September 2025 · 0 days since the previous
We apologise for the need to add a navigation closure to carry out grouting works on the Lock. Grouting is a repair method where special cement is injected into cracks or gaps in the lock's structure. This helps stop leaks, strengthens the lock, and keeps it working well for years to come. During this period, towpath access will be restricted. Please note: We will open up navigation over the weekend within this stoppage window to help reduce the disruption.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 2 , Rufford Branch , Burscough”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019976b3-c9af-797c-b36f-1fca44a38cd4.
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