Waterway Notices / Lock 81 and Miles Platting Bridge, Manchester
Navigation Closure beginning 5 January 2026 at 08:00 to 20 February 2026 at 16:00. Starting at Lock 66 Tannersfield Highest, ending at Bridge 88, Red Hill Street Bridge.
This notice has ended and is no longer active.
Summary
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 5 January 2026 at 08:00 |
| End Date | 20 February 2026 at 16:00 |
| Start Location | Lock 66 Tannersfield Highest |
| Ends Location | Bridge 88, Red Hill Street Bridge |
Updates
8 May 2025 at 13:49
This navigational closure will encompass 2 pieces of work, the navigation will be closed from bridge 88 through to lock 66. We will be replacing the top & bottom gates of lock 81 along with masonry repairs, ladder & paddle works. We will also be doing leakage repairs to the abutments to the bridge structure at Miles Platting Bridge