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Lock 1 To Lock 6, Glasson Branch

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)

From: 12 May 2026, 11:57am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 18 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGlasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Starts atLock No.1
Ends atLock No.6

Description

Original 12 May 2026, noon

Due to limited water resources, navigation is currently closed between Lock 1 and Lock 6 on the Glasson Branch.

Our teams are working to restore water levels to allow navigation to resume.

Boaters currently on the flight can contact the North West team on 03030 404040, the Operations team will be available to assist any boaters wishing to leave the Glasson Branch.

A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 18 May.  

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