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Lock 16 - Broken Paddle - Repaired

A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 21 March 2026 to 24 March 2026 — 3 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Rochdale Canal
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
21 March 2026
Status
Reopened 24 March 2026
Days shut
3
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

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

24 March 2026 · 3 days since the previous

The stem has been reattached to the paddle and is operational. The repairs have been completed.

21 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

The lock has experienced a paddle mechanism failure. Our operatives have attended the site and found that the stem has detached from the paddle. We are currently developing a repair plan. We will update this notice on Monday with more information.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 16 - Broken Paddle - Repaired”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019d110b-3520-7e73-a0fc-0ba225105143.

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