Latest news today from CRT is that Lock 7 is not expected to be opened until April 2024 at the earliest
Update on 11/10/2023:
Our teams are currently in the design phase for the repair to Lock 7, Marple Flight. Whilst we are currently unable to advise when the lock flight will re-open at this stage, it is unlikely that navigation will resume before Easter 2024.
We appreciate this is disappointing news, the works to repair the lock are substantial, however our teams will endeavour to advance on this timeframe.
In the meantime, our local team, with the help of our volunteers, have completed vegetation works along the lock flight and we are reviewing what further works we can do over the winter to make the most of the extended closure.
We will continue to provide updates as soon as we know more.