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The archive / Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Lock 8, Rufford
Scheduled: 4 January 2027 to 12 March 2027 (67 days planned), on the Rufford Branch (L&L Canal). It has not started, so it is in no figure — see the archive's Coming up list.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 4 January 2027
- Status
- Scheduled
- Days planned
- 67
- 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
- Rufford Branch (L&L Canal): Lock 8, River Lock to Lock 8, River Lock
Updates · 1
147 days with no update after the last one.
28 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous
A navigation closure is required to allow the top lock gates to be replaced and to carry out works to address water leakage on the bottom gates. During the works, towpath users may experience short delays. Please follow any on‑site signage and instructions.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 8, Rufford”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019dd3e2-79b8-7038-9d2f-cc0d310aae65.
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