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Lock 45

A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 28 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 — 13 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Rochdale Canal
Region
North West
Started
28 July 2026
Status
Reopened 10 August 2026
Days shut
13
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

The paddle repair at Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal has now been completed. However, navigation remains closed between Locks 37 and 48 due to low water levels caused by the continued dry weather. Our team is continuing to work to restore water levels in the affected area and is feeding additional water into the canal to help with recovery. Further details about the navigation closure between Lock 37 & Lock 48 can be found via the following link:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/019febf6-efbb-726f-bf3f-c9b3d860d19b

Where

Updates · 3

5 days with no update after the last one.

5 August 2026 · 7 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed at Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal due to a damaged paddle, which is preventing the lock from filling. We are currently awaiting the availability of the necessary resources before the repair works can begin. Once these are in place, our team will arrange to carry out the repairs as soon as possible. An update will be provided on or before Monday 10 August.

29 July 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed at Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal due to a damaged paddle, which is preventing the lock from filling. Our team have been delayed in carrying out repairs to the paddle due to other priority works. A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 5 August.

28 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Navigation is closed at Lock 45 on the Rochdale Canal due to a damaged paddle, which is preventing the lock from filling. Our team has attended site to inspect the damaged paddle and is currently planning a method of repair. A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 29 July.  

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 45”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019fa7bd-900d-7ff8-ad58-e601408882ca.

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