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Navigation Restriction beginning 19 June 2026 at 12:20 at Lock 7, Rufford Lock.
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| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 19 June 2026 at 12:20 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock 7, Rufford Lock |
| Ends Location | Lock 7, Rufford Lock |
Lock 7 footbridge on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal remains closed to all users due to a deterioration to the footbridge making it unsafe to use.
The offside paddle at Lock 7 can not be operated by wide beam vessels therefore Lock 7 is restricted to narrowboats only.
Our reactive maintenance team are currently awaiting the return of their workboat, which is being utilised on another priority job.
Once available, the team will be able to attend site and undertake the planned repair works
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 10 August.
Lock 7 footbridge on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal remains closed to all users due to a deterioration to the footbridge making it unsafe to use.
The offside paddle at Lock 7 can not be operated by wide beam vessels therefore Lock 7 is restricted to narrowboats only.
Unfortunately, our reactive maintenance team is currently awaiting the return of their workboat, which is being utilised on another priority job. Once the workboat is available, the team will be able to attend site and undertake the planned repair works.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 27 July.
Lock 7 footbridge on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal remains closed to all users due to a deterioration to the footbridge making it unsafe to use.
The offside paddle at Lock 7 can not be operated by wide beam vessels therefore Lock 7 is restricted to narrowboats only.
Unfortunately, planned repair works have been delayed due to the required resources being used on another priority job.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 13 July.
Lock 7 footbridge on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is closed to all users due to a deterioration to the footbridge making it unsafe to use.
The offside paddle at Lock 7 can not be operated by wide beam vessels therefore Lock 7 is restricted to narrowboats only.
Our teams are in the process of scheduling the replacement footbridge. However, due to other priority works, we are unable to confirm a date at this time. Further information will be provided on or before Friday, 3 July.