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Woodnook Lock - Divers on Site
A navigation closure on the Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder), 15 July 2026 to 15 July 2026 — 0 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder)
- Region
- Yorkshire and North East
- Started
- 15 July 2026
- Status
- Reopened 15 July 2026
- Days shut
- same day
- 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
- Wakefield Branch (Aire & Calder): Lock 6, Woodnook Lock to Lock 6, Woodnook Lock
Updates · 1
5 days with no update after the last one.
10 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous
As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Woodnook Lock on Wednesday to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs to the upstream sluice, attaching new bolts to ensure that the sluice door sits correctly, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock, particularly during the continued warm weather. These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Air & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. This investment supports our Better Boating Plan, ensuring we continue to improve our infrastructure and provide a more dependable navigation network for customers now and in the future.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Woodnook Lock - Divers on Site”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f4c43-2e0a-7ea5-be0f-b87c39528963.
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