Lock 1 to Lock 7 Glasson Flight

Navigation ClosureActive

Lock 1 to Lock 7 Glasson Flight

Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)

Type

Navigation Closure

Reason

Low Water Levels

Region

North West

Last update

Wed, Jul 29

Timing

Wed, Jul 1

Review expected Wed, Aug 12

Affected location

Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)

Lock No.1 to Bridge 2, Lock No2 Bridge

Update history

Wed, Jul 29

As the dry weather continues the water levels continue to be significantly low, navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 7 Glasson Flight on the Lancaster Canal.

We continue to monitor the situation daily and will provide fortnightly updates, or sooner if conditions change.

As soon as water levels have recovered to allow safe navigation, the closure will be lifted. 

A further update will be on or before Wednesday 12 August. 

Wed, Jul 15

Due to the continuation of the dry weather with water levels continuing to be significantly low, navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 7 Glasson Flight on the Lancaster Canal.

We continue to monitor the situation daily and will provide fortnightly updates, or sooner if conditions change

.As soon as water levels have recovered to allow safe navigation, the closure will be lifted. 

A further update will be on or before Wednesday 29 July

Wed, Jul 1

Navigation between Lock 1 and Lock 7 Glasson Flight, Lancaster Canal is currently closed due to low water levels.

The closure will remain in place until levels recover sufficiently for safe navigation.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 15 July.

Conditions can change. Check local signage and the latest official notice before travelling.

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