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Advice: Lock 2, Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal

Starts: 4 October 2023 09:30 am

Ends: On-going

Type: Advice

Reason: Vandalism

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayGlasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Starts atLock No.2
Ends atLock No.2

Updates

07/08/2024 09:42

Please be advised, the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch remains out of use whilst we continue to prioritise emergency works required along the Lancaster Canal.

Whilst the offside paddle at Lock 2 remains out of use, navigation is still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

04/12/2023 11:45

Please be advised, the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch remains out of use whilst we continue to prioritise emergency works required along the Lancaster Canal.

Whilst the offside paddle at Lock 2 remains out of use, navigation is still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

27/11/2023 09:43

Please be advised, due arising emergency works along the Lancaster Canal, works to repair the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch have been further delayed.

Whilst the offside paddle at Lock 2 remains out of use, navigation is still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

A further update will be provided by Monday 4 December.

17/11/2023 09:13

Please be advised, due to the continuous rainfall and high-water levels, works to repair the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch have been further deferred.

Whilst the offside paddle at Lock 2 remains out of use, navigation is still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

Our local operations team will continue to monitor the situation and a further update will be provided by Monday 27 November.

10/11/2023 08:29

Due to the recent rainfall increasing the water levels, we have deferred the works to repair the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch to next week.

Please be advised whilst the offside paddle at Lock 2 remains out of use, navigation is still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

A further update will be provided by Friday 17 November.

03/11/2023 12:26

Please be advised that the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster canal remains out of use, with navigation still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

Works to repair the offside paddle are anticipated to take place next week and a further update will be provided by Friday 10 November.

18/10/2023 09:49

Please be advised that the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster canal remains out of use, with navigation still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

The parts have been removed from site to be repaired and a further update will be provided by Friday 3 November.

11/10/2023 09:06

Please be advised that the offside paddle at Lock 2 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster canal remains out of use, with navigation still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

The parts have been removed from site to be repaired and a further update will be provided by Wednesday 18 October.

04/10/2023 11:54

We are pleased to navigation has resumed between Lock 1 and Lock 6 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal.

Please note, the offside paddle at Lock 2 is currently out of use whilst we organise the repair. Navigation is still possible using the towpath side paddle only.

A further update will be provided by Wednesday 11 October.

Description

Please be advised, navigation is currently closed from Lock 1 to Lock 6 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal due to vandalism.

Our local team are currently carrying out remedial repairs to the lock flight and an update will be provided by Friday 6 October.

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