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Lock 88, Wigan
CRT cancelled this notice, so it never took effect. It is kept here because it was published, and it is excluded from every closure figure.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Leeds & Liverpool Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 15 December 2025
- Status
- cancelled
- Days shut
- —
- CRT reason
- Repair
What CRT said it was for
Unfortunately, the planned stoppage has been cancelled. Cadent has not granted permission for us to cross a gas main on the access road with our equipment. As a result, the works are currently on hold while we resolve this issue. We still intend to carry out these works once the necessary permissions are in place and will provide an update with new stoppage dates as soon as they are confirmed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Where
- Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Lock 88 to Lock 88
Updates · 1
14 days with no update after the last one.
28 November 2025 · 0 days since the previous
The paddle repairs at Lock 88 were identified as part of the better boating pledge. Due to the size of the lock, we require a little longer to drain the lock and complete the repair so will be undertaking the work in the winter months to try and minimise customer impact.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 88, Wigan”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019aca18-21b8-7325-96f7-5a57c7118499.
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