Stoppage on Leeds & Liverpool Canal
On 9th May 2011, British Waterways announced a closure of Lock 77 on the Wigan Flight of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal until further notice.
Major shortages on L&L at Wigan
After the whole of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal through Wigan has been closed for two days, through lack of water, British Waterways is to introduce very restricted assisted passages though the affected area.
BW announce canalphone for emergency stoppages
Throughout summer 2010 in addition to posting details of emergency stoppages on Waterscape.com, BW will provide the information on Canalphone (01923 201402).