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Lock 29W

A navigation closure on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 5 May 2026 to 15 May 2026 — 10 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Region
North West
Started
5 May 2026
Status
Reopened 15 May 2026
Days shut
10
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

Following the successful repair to the damaged cill at Lock 29W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, navigation has now resumed.

Where

Updates · 1

10 days with no update after the last one.

5 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation is currently closed at Lock 29W on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, due to a damaged cill which is preventing the lock being operated safely. Our specialist team are planning to attend site to carry out the emergency repairs. An update will be provided on or before, Friday 15 May.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 29W”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019df824-90fb-7ac8-a19b-7bc02f2c658a.

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