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Navigation Closure - Rochdale Canal, Lock 25 to Lock 30, Todmorden - low water levels

A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 8 July 2026 to 12 July 2026 — 4 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Rochdale Canal
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
8 July 2026
Status
Reopened 12 July 2026
Days shut
4
CRT reason
Low Water Levels
Cause
Other cause
Asset
Canal or river

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

The Navigation is now open from Lock 25 to Lock 30 as water levels have recovered.

Where

Updates · 2

3 days with no update after the last one.

9 July 2026 · 1 days since the previous

The navigation remains closed from Lock 25 to Lock 30 as water levels are still below those required for safe navigation. The levels are slowly recovering; however, the navigation will remain closed today to allow further replenishment. The team is continuing to monitor the situation closely and will carry out another assessment tomorrow (Friday 10th July) . A further update will be provided by 1:00 pm.

8 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

The navigation is closed from Lock 25 to Lock 30 due to heavy boat use yesterday making the pounds too low for navigation. We need to refill them to make the level sufficient for boat movement. The team will be closely monitoring the water levels and will update the notice when it has recovered.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Navigation Closure - Rochdale Canal, Lock 25 to Lock 30, Todmorden - low water levels”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f40d1-5d38-7cfb-9158-855ddca15b45.

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