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Bridge 51, Ben Healey Bridge - Littleborough
A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 26 January 2026 to 13 March 2026 — 46 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rochdale Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 26 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 13 March 2026
- Days shut
- 46
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Wear and tear
- Asset
- Canal or river
Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.
Where
- Rochdale Canal: Bridge 51, Ben Healey Bridge to Bridge 52, Brown Bank Bridge
Updates · 2
29 days with no update after the last one.
12 February 2026 · 55 days since the previous
Following the initial onsite investigation works, it has become clear that the repair required is more extensive than first anticipated. This stoppage will therefore be extended until 13 March to allow the investigation to be completed and for any necessary repairs to be carried out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
19 December 2025 · 0 days since the previous
A stoppage is required to investigate and repair a leak in the bed of the canal near Littleborough. This stoppage will be in place from 26 January to 27 February. Please note that nearby Lock 14 will also be closed during this period, as previously advertised. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 51, Ben Healey Bridge - Littleborough”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019b35a0-de2d-777f-a2d9-1da6a321eb43.
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