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Lune Aqueduct

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 27 May 2026, 11:20am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 10 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atAqueduct B.107, Lune Aqueduct
Ends atAqueduct B.107, Lune Aqueduct

Descriptions

Update 10 June 2026, 2:30pm

The towpath at Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal remains closed due to a sinkhole that has developed along the towpath.

A ground survey of the structure has been undertaken to determine the underlying cause. Our engineers are currently awaiting the results, which will determine a full design solution and an appropriate method of repair.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday 10 July.

Update 1 June 2026, 4:02pm

The towpath at Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal remains closed due to a sinkhole that has developed along the towpath.

Our engineers are continuing to work on a method of repair while also investigating the underlying cause. Due to the presence of electricity cables in the area, a full design solution is required before repair works can proceed.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 10 June.

Original 27 May 2026, 11:19am

The towpath is closed at Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal due to a sinkhole which has appeared along the towpath.

Our local team and engineers are currently on site assessing and planning a method of repair.

An update will be provided on or before Monday, 1 June.

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