 Most of the canal was completed quickly, including the impressive aqueduct across the River Lune near Lancaster, but the part across the wide valley of the River Ribble remained to be built when the construction capital became exhausted.The original plan foresaw an impressive stone aqueduct across the river and up to 32 locks to complete the route.As a temporary measure, the canal company constructed a tramroad to link the two halves and allow revenue traffic to start flowing.