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Navigation Closure beginning 31 March 2026 at 12:41. Starting at Lock 81 Butler Street, ending at Lock 83 Brownsfield.
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| Type | Navigation Closure |
| Start Date | 31 March 2026 at 12:41 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 81 Butler Street |
| Ends Location | Lock 83 Brownsfield |
Our team and engineers have now carried out detailed inspections,and a leak has been identified below Lock 81. We are now planning a method of repair. We will provide further update Friday 17 April
Thank you for your understanding and patience
Navigation will be closed between Lock 83 and Lock 81 on the Rochdale Canal to allow our teams and engineers to carry out a detailed inspection of a leak located below Lock 81, which has resulted in low water levels.
A further update will be provided on Friday 3 April, on or before 4 PM.
Please note that a separate notice is also in place for Locks 54 to 81 on the Rochdale Canal.