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Lock 59 To Lock 64

A navigation closure on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, 11 May 2026 to 27 May 2026 — 16 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Region
North West
Started
11 May 2026
Status
Reopened 27 May 2026
Days shut
16
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 of the damaged tail gate cill at Lock 60, navigation has now resumed between Lock 59 & Lock 64 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Where

Updates · 2

7 days with no update after the last one.

20 May 2026 · 12 days since the previous

Due to other priority works our reactive team where delayed carrying out the repairs to Lock 60 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The reactive team are currently now on site repairing the damaged tail gate cill. As a result navigation remains closed between Lock 59 and Lock 64 until Wednesday, 27 May. We really appreciate your patience and understanding while these essential repairs are completed. A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 27 May.

8 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation will be closed from Monday, 11 May 8am until Wednesday, 20 May 4pm, due to a damaged tail gate cill between Lock 59 and Lock 64 on Leeds & Liverpool Canal. This damage is preventing the lock from sealing, resulting in the lock being filled and operated safely. A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 20 May.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 59 To Lock 64”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e079b-b9f8-7a5d-9adc-cedbfc474c00.

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