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Advice: Lock 5, Glasson Branch

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Detail

TypeAdvice
Start Date5/18/2023, 12:00:00 PM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationLock No.5
Ends LocationLock No.5

Description

Please be advised, whilst navigation is still possible, Lock 5 on the Glasson Branch will take longer than normal to fill. A repair will be carried out once we have the required resources, as we continue to prioritise emergency works required along the Lancaster Canal...

Updates

Please be advised, whilst navigation is still possible, Lock 5 on the Glasson Branch will take longer than normal to fill. A repair will be carried out once we have the required resources, as we continue to prioritise emergency works required along the Lancaster Canal. We politely request all customers to navigate with care during this time. This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click [here](https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/report/existing-notifications-before-new-system-migration.xlsx).

4/30/2025

Original message issued 18 May 2023: Please be advised, following an inspection of Lock 5 Top Gate on the Glasson Branch, Lancaster Canal, we have noted an issue with the tailgate paddle. 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.

4/30/2025