Repairs are currently underway at Lock 6 on the Bosley Flight of the Macclesfield Canal. The work includes relining the head and tail gates and reattaching the cill bumper. These repairs are expected to be completed by Friday 11 September.

Once these works are completed, the Bosley Lock Flight will reopen for 3 days from Saturday 12 September at 9am to Monday 14 September till 4pm. The Bosley Flight will then be closed again from Tuesday, 15 September to allow the team to carry out repairs to the head gate at lock 3, which is currently unable to retain water effectively.

We anticipate that the repairs will be completed by Friday 2 October.

These essential repairs are necessary to avoid significant water loss through the lock and to ensure the continued safe operation of the flight.

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 1 October.

Our teams have assessed the works required at Lock 6 on the Bosley Flight of the Macclesfield Canal and have planned the method of repair.

Work will begin on site on Monday 17 August, to reline the head and tail gates and reattach the cill bumper at Lock 6. We anticipate that the works may take up to four weeks to complete. 

These essential repairs are necessary to avoid significant water loss through the lock and to ensure the continued safe operation of the flight.

A further update will be provided on or before Tuesday 8 September.

Navigation is closed on the Bosley Flight from Lock 1 to Lock 12 on the Macclesfield Canal due to a loose cill baffle and a damaged headgate both at Lock 6 which has resulted in low waters.

Our teams are currently assessing the situation and planning the necessary repairs, due to the number of emergency repairs in the North West and the continued dry weather, we are not able to provide an estimate on when the repairs can take place.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 14 August.