Lock 1, Rufford branch
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Detail
| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 8/18/2025, 9:00:00 AM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 1, Top Lock Swing Bridge |
| Ends Location | Lock 1, Top Lock Swing Bridge |
Updates
20 August 2025 at 14:37
Navigation remains closed at Lock 1 on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to both paddles have failed and currently cannot be safely operated.
Unfortunately our teams have been delayed with other emergency's and remain developing a method of repair and manufacturing replacement paddles.
Our teams will be onsite from next week and an update will be provided Thursday 28 August.
18 August 2025 at 14:53
Navigation is currently closed at Lock 1 on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to both paddles have failed and currently cannot be safely operated.
Our specialist teams are in the process in developing a method of repair.
An update will be provided Wednesday 20 August.