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Lock 23E, Huddersfield Narrow Canal - Repaired and reopened
A navigation closure on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 22 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 — 7 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal
- Region
- Yorkshire and North East
- Started
- 22 May 2026
- Status
- Reopened 29 May 2026
- Days shut
- 7
- 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
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal: Lock 23 East to Lock 23 East
Updates · 4
0 days with no update after the last one.
29 May 2026 · 1 days since the previous
The dive team have attended this morning and have repaired the paddle. The lock is now operational for boaters to use.
28 May 2026 · 2 days since the previous
We have explored underwater using a camera and can see the paddle but the footage is not clear enough to determine the precise problem. A dive team has been booked and they will go underwater on Friday 29th May to get to the root of the problem. The diver will repair or replace the paddle if at all possible. This notice will be updated following the dive.
Earlier updates · 2
26 May 2026 · 4 days since the previous
A navigation closure is still in place for Lock 23E as the repair work is organised to the paddle. A camera will need to used to look into and explore how these repairs are going to be carried out beforehand. Once this has been carried out, divers will be able to enter the pound and carry out the needed repairs to the paddle. We will update the notice when we receive further information on the works needed and the time that it will take to carry out the repairs.
22 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous
The head paddle on the towpath side at 23E has failed, and the paddle cannot be closed. Our team suspect the back plate may have come away from the wall, but this is underwater so needs further investigation to establish the actual cause of the failure. Once we have established the cause, we can arrange to repair this. This notice will be updated on 26 May.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 23E, Huddersfield Narrow Canal - Repaired and reopened”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e5042-80c7-7cc1-b9eb-42c90e9da16a.
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