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Lock 88, Oxford Street
A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 12 January 2026 to 20 January 2026 — 8 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rochdale Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 12 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 20 January 2026
- Days shut
- 8
- 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
- Rochdale Canal: Lock 88 Oxford St to Lock 88 Oxford St
Updates · 2
0 days with no update after the last one.
20 January 2026 · 53 days since the previous
We are pleased to confirm that the works at Lock 88 have been completed and the navigation is now open.
28 November 2025 · 0 days since the previous
Whilst the planned navigation closure is underway at the nearby Lock 81, we are taking the opportunity to schedule a navigation closure to carry out grouting works at Lock 88. 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. The need for these works has been recently identified so we are combining the works alongside Lock 81 to minimise customer impact. Please note that the towpath will also be closed during this period.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 88, Oxford Street”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019aca12-38e2-73f3-b49f-93c54bae7324.
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