THE OXFORD CANAL IS CLOSED due to an unworkable lift bridge.
The problem is that it is stuck in the 'down' position, Keith Gudgin reports.
This is Mill Lift Bridge (205) near Lower Heyford, and the bridge cannot be lifted to allow navigation.
We are informed that engineers are expected today, Monday, to repair the fault with the bridge.
Huddersfield Narrow Canal
It was told that the Huddersfield Narrow Canal was drained from Lock 8E to Lock 24E due to boater error.
And that the canal will be closed whilst the trust’s operatives refill the affected areas and make existing boats safe.
There is no intimation of its opening date.
Macclesfield Canal
Workers are are carrying out the repairs to the damaged tailgates at Lock 12 on the Macclesfield Canal.
It is aimed to have it completed by this coming weekend, with the scaffolding expected to be removed by tomorrow, Tuesday.
Rochdale Canal
The Tuel Lane Lock was closed due to water leaking into neighbouring property. The work, we are told, is proceeding well.
It is hoped the lock will be re-watered this Wednesday, and subject to the repairs proving successful, navigation will be available from this coming Friday 12th June.
Another Huddersfield Narrow Canal update
We are told that the low water levels in the pound between Lock 29E and Lock 28E are being investigated.
And that the team are currently making their way to the lock to investigate and to try and resolve it.
Must be along walk, as it has already taken 13 days, tells Keith!