Stoppages Results

Advice: Bridge 4, Dover Bridge - Leigh Branch

The towpath here has been temporarily closed to customers. This is due to failed timber supports on this section beneath the bridge. British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01942 405 700 )

The towpath is also closed

Opening Times: Aintree Bells Lane Bridge 16 through the swing bridges to Liverpool.

BW Assistance to Liverpool.

Assistance is required from British Waterways for those craft wanting to travel from Aintree Bells Lane Bridge 16 through the swing bridges to Liverpool and the Eldonian Village. Please be advised that 48 hours notice is required for this passage. Arrangements for this can be made through the Northwest office on 01942 405700 from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays. Passages commence between 8am and 9am dependant on the time of year. Northwest office must be advised of the following:

- Name of traveller
- Date of travel
- Name of craft
- Index number of craft
- Mobile contact telephone number

Assisted passage is available on both weekdays and weekends.

(Enquiries: 01942 405700)

Restriction: River Lock

Due to structural problems with the lock floor, River Lock will be operated by the lock keeper only, between the hours of 8.15am and 4pm daily. It will be locked outside of these hours. British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Moorings will be available outside the BW Fearns Wharf building and above River Lock.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Advice: Lathom Top Lock Service Station

This site is not connected to the main drains system and as such requires pumping out on a weekly basis which brings the annual maintenance of these facilities to in excess of £20,000 per annum. An assessment has been carried out to determine the cost of placing these services onto mains drains which has not proven to be viable. The showers have also recently suffered vandalism and require replacing for health and safety reasons.

As such a review of the effectiveness of these facilities along with an assessment of the proximity to alternative services has been carried out.
Alternative facilities on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal are located at the following locations:-

Burscough: Bridge 32A (Toilets, Water Point, Elsan) – ½ hour cruising

Sparks Bridge 8A, Rufford Branch (Toilets, Water Point, Elsan, Pump Out, Showers) – 2 hours cruising

Litherland: Bridge 2J (Toilets, Water Point, Pump Out) – 6 hours cruising

Henhurst Lock 86, Wigan (Toilets, Elsan, Water Point) – 4 hours cruising

In view of this, it has been decided that it is not cost effective to keep these facilities open at this location and therefore they will be closed as of 1st September 2007. However this will be on a trial basis at this stage to assess the impact that this will have on our customers. Please note that the water point will remain open. A review will take place early next year following consultation with users at the forthcoming user group meetings.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01942 405700)

Restriction: Lock 1 – Rufford Branch

The mechanism on the offside paddle on the tail end of Lock 1, Rufford Branch, has been damaged which is restricting use. The paddle has been fixed in the closed position and has been padlocked for health and safety reasons. Staff are currently assessing the damage. Customers are able to use the lock using the paddle on the towpath side. British Waterways apologises for any inconvenience caused. Please be advised that only one tail gate paddle is in use.

(Enquiries: 01942 405 700)

Advice: Moss Swing Bridge, Rodley

This swing bridge has become increasingly difficult to operate possibly due to a broken bearing. British Waterways engineers are working together with Yorkshire Water, the owners of Moss Swing Bridge, to investigate and repair the swing bridge as soon as possible. Further updates will be issued next week.

(Enquiries: 0113 281 6860)

Opening Times: Lock 1 to Lock 41

Closure dates will be posted at each lock. However these are only
indications and may vary depending on overall progress made.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Opening Times: Bingley Five-Rise Locks And Three Rise Locks

Monday-Friday 8.15am - 3pm, last entry 30 minutes before closing. Saturday - Sunday closed: On 24 - 31 December, open 8.15am - 3pm,last entry 30 minutes before closing.(closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Fri 2nd Jan). Closure dates will be posted at each lock. However these are only
indications and may vary depending on overall progress made.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Opening Times: Spring Garden Lock Leeds to Newlay top Lock

Monday-Friday 8.15am-2.30pm, last entry 30 minutes before closing. Saturday-Sunday closed: Passage through this section and assistance provided can be done by giving at least 72 hours notice. Only boats with a booking number will be allowed passage through these locks. Contact our customer service office on T 0331 2816860. On 24-31 Dec, open 8.15-3pm, last entry 30 minutes before closing (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day,Fri 2nd Jan). Closure dates will be posted at each lock. However these are only
indications and may vary depending on overall progress made.

(Enquiries: 0113 2816860)

Stoppage: Locks 42, Greenberfield Bottom Lock & 43, Greenberfield Middle Lock

A stoppage to through navigation is required at locks 42 and 43 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, in order to replace the paddles on these locks. The towpath will also be closed at this location; however a diversion will be in place.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01942 405700)

The towpath is also closed

Stoppage: Lock 56, Blackburn

A stoppage is required to through navigation at lock 56 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, in order to carry out repairs to the head and tail gates.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01942 405700)