Lock 1 to Lock 7 Glasson Flight
Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Type
Navigation Closure
Reason
Low Water Levels
Region
North West
Last update
Fri, Aug 28
Wed, Jul 1 → Tue, Sep 1
Review expected Wed, Sep 2
Affected location
Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Lock No.1 to Bridge 2, Lock No2 Bridge
After the increase in recent rainfall we are pleased to advise that the Glasson Flight is open and navigation has resumed.
Fri, Aug 28
Despite the recent rainfall, water levels have not yet recovered enough to allow the Glasson Flight to reopen safely. While levels remain stable, they continue to be below those required for safe navigation. Our local team are closely monitoring the situation.
To help improve water availability, the team will also be undertaking additional works to the waste weirs in an effort to raise water levels across the flight.
A further update will be provided on or before 2 September.
Wed, Aug 26
Navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 7 Glasson Flight on the Lancaster Canal.
The forecast for rainfall this week is expected to have a positive impact on the current situation and may help replenish water levels. The local team will continue to closely monitor water levels over this period to assess whether conditions improve sufficiently to allow for the safe reopening of navigation.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday 28 August.
Wed, Aug 12
As the period of dry weather continues the water levels are still significantly low, therefore, navigation remains closed between Lock 1 and Lock 7 Glasson Flight on the Lancaster Canal.
Our teams are working hard to maintain current water levels which are being monitored daily. Navigation will re-open as soon as water levels have recovered enough to allow safe navigation
A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday 26 August.
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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