Another one day Marsden stoppage

There will be a further one day stoppage on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Marsden on Wednesday 26th June.

The canal will be de-watered between Locks 38e and 39e, at Warehouse Hill, in order for one of the tunnel passenger boats to be repaired. This pound has been chosen as it is a short pound with vehicle access alongside.

The locks will be closed between 9.30 am and 4.00 pm. The towpath will also be closed, with a short diversion signposted.

There was a similar stoppage at the same location on 7th June.


Lock 38e, Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Boat damages bridge on Ashton Canal

Boaters face a further stoppage on the Ashton Canal after a swing bridge was damaged when hit by a boat.

Bridge 15, known as Copperas Lane Bridge or Clockhouse Bridge, is below Lock 17 at Droylsden. Following the boat impact, the bridge is wedged in the closed position. Canal and River Trust staff have been on site to advise boaters and engineers have been called out to assess the damage. CRT will issue a further update as soon as possible.

Any boaters intending to travel through the Ashton lock flight should not set off through Lock 1 or Lock 18 unless they have checked whether the bridge has been re-opened.

This stoppage affects boats navigating the Cheshire Ring. The Ashton Canal has only just re-opened after being blocked by a boat sinking at Lock 13.

The latest situation can be found by calling the Canal and River Trust on 03030 404040. Updates will be added below when they are received.

Update Thursday 13th June:
The bridge has been repaired and the navigation has now re-opened.


Copperas Lane or Clockhouse Bridge, Droylsden

Boat Sinking blocks Ashton Canal

Boaters using the Ashtron Canal are being delayed by a boat that has sunk at Lock 13, by the Strawberry Duck pub.

Canal and River Trust staff are working with the boaters to move the boat and an update will be issued. In the meantime, boats should not start on the lock flight, but wait above Lock 18 or below Lock 1.

This stoppage affects boaters navigating the Cheshire Ring.

For enquiries about this stoppage, please call the Canal and River Trust on 03030 404040.

Update Wednesday 12th June:
The sunken boat has been removed and the navigation has now re-opened.


Lock 13, Ashton Canal

One day Marsden stoppage

There will be a one day stoppage on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Marsden tomorrow, Friday 7th June.

The canal will be de-watered between Locks 38e and 39e, at Warehouse Hill, in order for one of the tunnel passenger boats to be repaired. Presumably this pound has been chosen as it is a short pound with vehicle access alongside.

The locks will be closed between 9.30 am and 4.00 pm. The towpath will also be closed, with a short diversion signposted.


Lock 38e, Huddersfield Narrow Canal