Notice Alert
Peak Forest Canal
Location: Closure: Lock 1 to lock 16, Marple Flight, Peak Forest Canal
Starts At: Lock 1
Ends At: Lock 16
Thursday 7 November 2024 12:15 until further notice
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Update on 17/01/2025:
Our team will begin emergency repairs to Lock 14 on Monday 17 February, as part of these repairs we need first remove a tree from site to get access into the damaged bywash culvert. After the tree is removed, a temporary bridge will be installed to allow heavy equipment to reach the site. This will enable us to remove the top of the culvert and proceed with repairing and restoring the bywash.
Whilst these repairs are taking place, we will not be able to allow passage through the lock fight, with the final assisted passage will be taking place on 11th February.
The next scheduled dates are:
Tuesday 21st January
Tuesday 28th January
Tuesday 4th February
Tuesday 11th February
If you wish to book on one of these passages, please call our North West Customer Service team at 0303 0404 040. Please note that booking is required as there is a limit to the number of boats we can safely assist through the locks while we await repairs.
We plan to have the repairs completed by the 28 February. A further update will be provided on 21st February to confirm repair progress and reopening date.
Update on 18/12/2024:
Whilst our engineers continuing exploring a different repair methods our team will continue to manage assisted weekly passages through the Marple Locks after Christmas. The next scheduled dates are:
Tuesday 7th January
Tuesday 14th January.
If you wish to book on one of these passages, please call our North West Customer Service team at 0303 0404 040. Please note that booking is required as there is a limit to the number of boats we can safely assist through the locks while we await repairs.
We will share an update on the design and repair program on Friday 17 January.
Update on 04/12/2024:
Our teams will continue to provide managed assisted passage through the Marple Locks up until Christmas. The next scheduled dates are:
Tuesday, 10th December
Tuesday, 17th December
If you wish to book on one of these passages, please call our North West Customer Service team at 0303 0404 040. Please note that booking is required as there is a limit to the number of boats we can safely assist through the locks while we await repairs.
Meanwhile, our engineers are exploring different repair methods, and we’ll share an update on the design program on 18th December.
Thank you for your patience and understanding
Update on 27/11/2024:
Following the successful assisted passage through the Marple Locks which took place yesterday, We’re pleased with the outcome and would like to thank everyone involved.
Our teams are planning another assisted passage on Tuesday, 3rd December at 9am, If you require an urgent passage, please call our North West Customer Service team at 0303 0404 040. Boaters that have already been added to the list will be contacted to confirm passage.
Our engineers are progressing with their design phase, and we will provide a further update on 4th December.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Update on 20/11/2024:
Our teams are working this week to carry out temporary repairs, and we’re pleased to share that we plan to assist the first boats through the flight on Tuesday, 26th November. Once this initial trial has been completed, we’ll review the process and look at arranging further passage dates for customers who have already been in touch.
In the meantime, our engineers are progressing with the design phase for the permanent culvert repairs, which remains a priority.
If you’re in urgent need to pass through the Marple Flight, please contact our North West Customer Service team at 0303 0404 040. We’ll provide another update on Wednesday, 27th November.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to reopen navigation.
Update on 14/11/2024:
Our engineer and the design team have been on-site today, focusing on the area around Lock 14. It appears the culvert has suffered significant damage from the tree roots and will need a complete rebuild along a 6 metre length. For now, navigation through Locks 1 to 16 on the Marple Flight will remain closed.We’re working on arranging an assisted passage to help any boats that need to travel through the flight. While we’re still sorting out the logistics, we expect to have a clearer plan early next week and will prioritise assisting customers who have already been in touch.
Our excavation work has revealed that one side of the culvert wall has been completely washed out, and the interior is clogged with tree roots. Given the damage, our design team is now planning the necessary repairs. Since our teams are also managing many planned winter repairs across the network, we’re not able to confirm a start date for these repairs yet, but we hope to have more details next week.
If you’re in urgent need to pass through the Marple Flight, please contact our North West Customer Service team at 0303 0404 040. We’ll share another update on Wednesday, 20th November.
Update on 11/11/2024:
Following an on-site assessment by our engineers, we have confirmed a failure in the by-wash culvert near Lock 14 on the Marple Flight. To understand the extent of the damage, our teams will begin excavation work on-site Wednesday to assess the condition of the culvert and determine the necessary repairs.
Due to this issue, water levels in the lock pounds are affected, and Locks 1 to 16 on the Marple Flight along the Peak Forest Canal will remain closed. We are actively exploring options to assist boaters through the flight safely, and as part of our investigation, we will be assessing potential solutions for safe, assisted passage.
Any boaters needing to travel urgently on the Marple Flight, please contact our North West Customer Service team on 03030 404040 for assistance.
We will provide a further update on, Thursday 14th November. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Original message:
Our teams responded today to a report of a large hole today and have discovered damage to a culvert at Lock 14 on the Marple Flight. To safely investigate and assess the situation with our engineers, we need to close Locks 1 to 16 on the Marple Flight along the Peak Forest Canal. This closure will allow us to lower the water levels and take a closer look at the damage.
We’ll keep you updated and share more information on Monday, 11 November.
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