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.