THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS AT KEADBY LOCK that joins the Stainforth & Keadby Canal with the tidal Trent.
These are at present stopping navigation. Keith Gudgin reports.
Obstruction
Yesterday, Wednesday, an obstruction was discovered on the downstream gates that is preventing them closing properly and unable to create a seal.
The trust is at present investigating this to find out what is causing the obstruction, and when discovered it will be cleared.
Another problem with the lock is that an unknown culvert has been discovered that is leaking water into the lock from the river.
It is not shown on the plans of the lock so believed to be part of the original structure with the culvert being decommissioned.
The problem is that its repair will require a stoppage with the lock dewatered.
Restricted passage
The trust tells that once the obstruction to the lock gates is cleared, it will be able to offer restricted passage in situations where the tidal Trent is higher than the canal.
It advised that boaters book passage under these conditions once the gate obstruction has been cleared.