Marsh Lock

Marsh Lock remains restricted to vessels less than 6 metres wide while further repairs are carried out.

Repairs to the second lock gate are ongoing. Following further inspection, it was identified that the drive shaft and bearing connected to the mechanism that assists with the operation of the lock gate require additional repair work. This has resulted in a delay to the completion of the repairs. Our team is working hard to complete the work and restore normal navigation as soon as possible.

If you would like to make a new booking or discuss an existing booking, our North West Customer Service Team will be happy to help on 03030 404040.

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 3 September 2026.

Repairs to one of the lock gates have now been completed, meaning the lock is no longer fully closed. However, navigation through Marsh Lock remains restricted to vessels less than 6 metres wide while further repairs are carried out.

Our contractors are scheduled to be on site from Tuesday 4 August to Thursday 6 August 2026 to undertake repairs to the second gate. We are aiming to complete these works by 4:00pm on Thursday 6 August and return the lock to full operation, subject to the successful completion of the repairs.

If you'd like to make a new booking or discuss an existing one, our North West Customer Service Team will be happy to help on 03030 404040.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday 7 August 2026.

During further inspections at Marsh Lock, we have identified faults affecting both tail gates on the Weaver Navigation side and further investigations have identified a fault on the island-side gate, which is suspected to be due to a bearing failure. We are currently awaiting replacement parts for the towpath-side gate.

Due to these additional faults, navigation through Marsh Lock will be closed.

Our contractors are assessing the situation and planning the necessary repairs. Work will be scheduled as soon as the necessary parts and resources are available.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 31 July 2026.

Navigation at Marsh Lock on the Weaver Navigation is currently restricted to vessels less than 6 metres wide due to a fault with the lock mechanism.

Our local teams are on site carrying out repairs to the lock mechanism. Due to the size and complexity of these sea lock gates, these repairs are more extensive than those required for a standard lock gate and will therefore take longer to complete. We are aiming to have the repairs completed and the lock returned to full operation within the next two weeks.

If you'd like to make a new booking or discuss an existing one, our North West Customer Service Team will be happy to help on 03030 404040.

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 30 July.