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Lock 12

A navigation closure on the Ashton Canal, 1 May 2026 to 5 May 2026 — 4 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Ashton Canal
Region
North West
Started
1 May 2026
Status
Reopened 5 May 2026
Days shut
4
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.

5 May 2026 · 4 days since the previous

Navigation has been temporarily reopened following repairs to the tailgate paddle. During these works, additional defects were identified with the lock mechanism. As a result, our local team will need to return to site to complete full repairs to the lock. Further details can be found via the Link

1 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation is currently closed at Lock 12 on the Ashton Canal due to a dislodged tailgate paddle. This issue is causing the lock to lose excessive amounts of water and prevents it from being operated. Our team has inspected the fault and is arranging the necessary materials. A further update will be provided by 4:00 pm on or before Wednesday, 6 May.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 12”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019de34a-9ab2-775c-b71d-1b433a677757.

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