Canal shut after boat damages lock
Date published: 03 August 2013
The Littleborough lock flight on the Rochdale Canal is currently closed after a boat hit and damaged the head gate cill at Lock 41 at Sladen.
The canal will be closed between locks 36 and 44 until repairs have been carried out. The River and Canal Trust has been investigating and will issue an update as soon as they know more.
Full details at: http://www.littleboroughlocal.co.uk/newsarticle.aspx?ID=652
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