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Lock 3W

A navigation closure on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 12 March 2026 to 18 March 2026 — 6 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway: Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Region: North West
Started: 12 March 2026
Status: Reopened 18 March 2026
Days shut: 6
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.

What CRT said it was for

Following a successful repair to the paddle, navigation is now open.

Where

Huddersfield Narrow Canal: Lock 3 West to Lock 3 West

Updates · 3

2 days with no update after the last one.

16 March 2026 · 3 days since the previous

Our local team is currently planning the necessary repair works at Lock 3W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. These works are expected to be completed by Friday, 20 March. We will provide a further update on Friday, 20 March, or sooner if the situation changes.

13 March 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Our local team has attended site to investigate the cause of the paddle failure at Lock 3W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. They are currently awaiting the delivery of the necessary materials to carry out the required repairs. A further update will be provided on Monday, 16 March.

12 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Due to a paddle failure at Lock 3W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, navigation is currently closed while our teams investigate the cause of the issue and plan the necessary repair. We will provide a further update tomorrow, Friday 13 March.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 3W”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ce2f3-e4db-782e-96cf-142edfbb7e64.

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