Lancaster Canal towpath closed for two weeks at Lune Aqueduct

The work to repair the embankment and re-line the canal is considered safety critical and will continue with specific measures taken to ensure the safety of the site team.

Due to Covid-19 and the need to further protect the workers and towpath users, the Trust is introducing towpath restrictions.

The towpath will be closed between Bridge 108 Halton Road and Lansil Footbridge from Monday March 30 2020.

This will mean that there will be no pedestrian access over the Lune Aqueduct.

The towpath will re-open between Bridge 108 Halton Road and the steps at the south east end of Lune Aqueduct on Monday April 13 2020.

This will enable pedestrian access across the River Lune over the Lune Aqueduct.

But cyclist and disabled access will not be possible as the route is via a flight of steps.

The towpath between Lune Aqueduct and Lansil Footbridge will remain closed until completion of the work on May 22 2020.

Graham Ramsden, senior project manager at Canal & River Trust said: “We apologise for the disruption the closure of the towpath may bring to you, but I am sure you can understand why we have to further isolate the workers to enable them to complete these critical works.

“As the piling works come to a conclusion at Halton road over the next couple of weeks, we will re-open the towpath from Halton Road Bridge over Lune Aqueduct, to the steps only, so if you are on a bike or have a pram please think about your route.

"We’re working hard to re-open this beautiful canal as quickly as possible and we ask the public to obey the restrictions in place.”

To find out about the work of the Canal & River Trust or to donate or volunteer visit www.canalrivertrust.org.uk.