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Between Lock 65 and Lock 85

A navigation closure on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, 14 April 2026 to 22 April 2026 — 8 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Region
North West
Started
14 April 2026
Status
Reopened 22 April 2026
Days shut
8
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

Navigation will be open tomorrow from 8.30 between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal following a successful repair.

Where

Updates · 3

5 days with no update after the last one.

17 April 2026 · 2 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to a disconnected paddle at lock 70. The team have a successfully planned a method of repair and are currently waiting on parts to be manufactured. A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 22 April.

15 April 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to a disconnected paddle. The local team are currently working on a method of repair and expect this to be completed by the end of the week. A further update will be provided on or before Friday 17 April.

14 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation is currently closed between Lock 65 and Lock 85 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal due to a disconnected paddle. Our local team will attend site to assess the paddle and plan a method of repair. A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 15 April.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Lock 65 and Lock 85”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019d8c40-fa9f-7b19-88fb-38fa6f733b74.

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