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Glasson Branch - Lock 1, near Galgate

A navigation closure on the Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal), 5 January 2026 to 13 February 2026 — 39 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Glasson Branch (Lancaster Canal)
Region
North West
Started
5 January 2026
Status
Reopened 13 February 2026
Days shut
39
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Lock

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 1

282 days with no update after the last one.

7 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigational closure is required for top gate replacements and wood paddle replacement on the bottom gates. We will also be doing some lock wall grouting and paving repairs.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Glasson Branch - Lock 1, near Galgate”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196aaf9-f032-75bf-9bb3-0ef03d7a9d07.

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