Notice Archive / Lock 81 and Miles Platting Bridge, Manchester

Navigation Closure Notice from 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.

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Summary

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date5 January 2026 at 08:00
End Date20 February 2026 at 16:00
Start LocationLock 66 Tannersfield Highest
Ends LocationBridge 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

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