Descriptions
Update 15 July 2026, 10:39am
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
Original 1 July 2026, 2:26pm
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.
