Notice Archive / Between Lock 2 and Lock 3

Navigation Closure Notice from 10 March 2026 at 08:00 to 13 March 2026 at 08:00. Starting at Lock 2, Wide Lock, ending at Top Wide Lock.

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Summary

TypeNavigation Closure
Start Date10 March 2026 at 08:00
End Date13 March 2026 at 08:00
Start LocationLock 2, Wide Lock
Ends LocationTop Wide Lock

Updates

25 February 2026 at 13:23

Please be advised navigation will be closed and the moorings suspended between Lock 2, Wide Lock and Lock 3 on the Shropshire Union Canal from 8:00am on Tuesday 10 March until 8:00am on Friday 13 March for third party filming to take place.

Access to the Manchester Ship Canal will be available from Whitby Lock 1, but boats will need to be moored in the lower basin before the closure.

Boaters will still be able access the facilities, including elsan and waterpoint.

We politely request customers to approach the area with caution and to listen to any advice that may be given onsite.

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