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Lock 56
A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, started 9 September 2026 — still shut after 13 days. No reopening date is published.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Rochdale Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 9 September 2026
- Status
- Still shut
- 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.
Where
- Rochdale Canal: Lock 56 to Lock 56
Updates · 4
4 days with no update after the last one.
18 September 2026 · 3 days since the previous
Since our last update repairs to the paddle mechanism at Lock 56 have been delayed whilst the necessary safety assessments are carried out. We anticipate repairs to start on Monday 21 September A further update will be provided on or before Tuesday 22 September.
15 September 2026 · 4 days since the previous
Since our last update, the repair works at Lock 56 have unfortunately been delayed while the team awaited final approval of the repair plan. The required approval has now been received, and the team can begin the repairs. We are hopeful that the works will be completed by Friday 18 September. A further update will be provided on or before Friday 18 September 2026.
Earlier updates · 2
11 September 2026 · 2 days since the previous
From our last update The team have now received the new parts to repair the mechanism on the paddle at Lock 56 . The repairs are anticipated to start Monday 14 September for 2 days. A further update will be provided on or before Tuesday 15 September.
9 September 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Navigation is currently closed at Lock 56, Slattocks, on the Rochdale Canal due to a fault with the mechanism that operates the paddle, preventing it from being opened. Our local team has attended site to inspect the issue and is now planning a method of repair to restore operation of the lock as quickly as possible. We will provide a further update on or before Friday 11 September.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 56”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01a0860b-a7d1-7e9b-b7f3-ea4ee975320d.
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