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Navigation Closure: Lock 3 Top Gate, Glasson Branch

Starts: 18 May 2023 12:00 pm

Ends: 16 June 2023 04:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayGlasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Starts atLock No.3
Ends atLock No.3

Updates

16/06/2023 15:57

We are pleased to advise the works to repair the ground paddles at Lock 3 on the Glasson Branch have been completed during this navigation closure.

Please note, navigation remains closed. More information, here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/25300-navigation-closure-low-water-between-bridges-1-to-bridge-7-glasson-branch-lancaster-canal

09/06/2023 10:36

Please be advised the Glasson Branch is now closed to navigation due to low water. For more information click here:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/25300-navigation-closure-low-water-between-bridges-1-to-bridge-7-glasson-branch-lancaster-canal

05/06/2023 16:47

Please be advised, following an inspection of Lock 3 Top Gate on the Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal, we have noted an issue with the ground paddles. Whilst navigation is still possible, the lock will take longer than normal to fill.

Our teams are due to complete an inspection of the works required to repair the ground paddles.

An update will be provided Friday 16 June.

Description

Please be advised, following an inspection of Lock 3 Top Gate on the Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal, we have noted an issue with the ground paddles. Whilst navigation is still possible, the lock will take longer than normal to fill.

Our teams are currently investigating a method of repair and we politely request all customers to navigate with caution during this time.

An update will be provided Monday 5 June.

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