Locks 3 and 4, Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal
Detail
From Date: 08/01/2018 08:00
To Date: 16/03/2018 16:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Starts at: Lock No.3
Ends at: Lock No.4
Upstream winding hole: Winding hole at Thurnham Bridge 6
Downstream winding hole: Winding hole at Lock 2 Glasson flight
Updates
16/02/2018 15:36
The repairs to the lock gate and cill at Lock 3 were completed successfully and on time.
Unfortunately there is now a residual problem of a build up of excess silt around Lock 4 which has resulted in the navigation having to remain closed.
The silt is currently being tested for contamination and disposal options are being urgently investigated. The navigation will be re-opened by 16th March.
We will do everything we can to reduce this timescale and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Description
Lock gate and cill repairs.