Advice: Lock 5 Top Gate, Glasson Branch
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Detail
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 5/18/2023, 11:00:00 AM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Lock No.5 |
| Ends Location | Lock No.5 |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
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.
An update will be provided Monday 5 June.
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.
8/7/2024Please 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 parts and resources. We politely request all customers to navigate with care during this time.
7/5/2023Please be advised, whilst navigation is still possible, Lock 5 Top Gate on the Glasson Branch will take longer than normal to fill.
Our teams are currently waiting parts for the repairs and we politely request all customers to navigate with caution during this time.
An update will be provided Tuesday 4th July.
6/27/2023Please be advised the Glasson Branch is now closed to navigation due to low water. For more information click here:
6/9/2023Please 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 due to complete an inspection of the works required to repair the tailgate paddle.
An update will be provided Friday 16 June.
6/5/2023