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Navigation Closure Request, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 34E - Snapped Paddle - Repaired, now open
A navigation closure on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 30 March 2026 to 10 April 2026 — 11 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal
- Region
- Yorkshire and North East
- Started
- 30 March 2026
- Status
- Reopened 10 April 2026
- Days shut
- 11
- 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
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal: Lock 34 East to Lock 34 East
Updates · 4
0 days with no update after the last one.
10 April 2026 · 2 days since the previous
The repairs have all been completed and the Stoppage is removed. Boaters due to be moving down the Marsden Flight are being contacted by the team to coordinate the passage through from Lock 42 East to Lock 32 East. Please be aware that the Stoppage at Lock 24 East is still on, so passage will not be possible through Lock 24 East.
8 April 2026 · 1 days since the previous
We have our team working on the Hydraulics of the lock today and tomorrow the team will be working on the paddles. We are hoping that all the repairs will be completed by the end of day on Thursday 9th April. We will update the notice when all the repairs have been carried out and the lock will be operational.
Earlier updates · 2
7 April 2026 · 8 days since the previous
A navigation closure remains in place following the failure of the yoke connecting the hydraulic ram to the paddle, which requires repair. We can now advise that works are due to begin this week, with activity at Lock 34E scheduled to start tomorrow (Wednesday 8th April) We will provide a further update by the end of the week with more information on progress and timescales, and this notice will be updated accordingly so customers can plan ahead, including updates to the Marsden Flight booking system.
30 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous
A navigation closure has had to be placed as the yoke which connects the hydraulic ram to the paddle has snapped and needs repairing. A notice to skippers, not to attempt to start the flight as there are no suitable pounds to moor in. We will ensure that the notice is updated so customers are are aware when they are able to proceed and can be updated on the booking system for the Marsden Flight.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Navigation Closure Request, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 34E - Snapped Paddle - Repaired, now open”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019d3e6f-8288-719f-b0ab-07bc37976a74.
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