Yarm Jetty to Yarm Road Bridge River Tees
Detail
From Date: 24/08/2017 15:30
To Date: 30/01/2018 00:00 inclusive
Type: Advice
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Tees Navigation
Starts at: Yarm Road Bridge
Ends at: Yarm Road Bridge
Updates
30/11/2017 11:53
The obstruction is still buoyed and not causing a problem to navigation.
24/08/2017 16:21
This underwater obstruction is approximately halfway between Yarm Jetty and Yarm Road Bridge. The obstruction is 3mtrs from the south bank, on the Yarm side of the river, and it now has a buoy attached so it can be clearly seen.
Skippers of all craft are advised to slowdown when approaching the area and to stay in the centre channel and avoid passing close to this buoyed underwater obstruction that is close to the south bank.
Description
Canal & River Trust have received a report of an underwater obstruction approximately halfway between Yarm Jetty and Yarm Road Bridge. The obstruction has been reported to be approximately 9m from the south bank, on the Yarm side of the river, and is approximately 0.6m below the water level.
Canal & River Staff are making plans to inspect the site and if possible remove the obstruction on the 24th August.
Skippers of all craft are advised to slowdown when approaching the area and to stay in the centre channel and avoid passing close to the south bank.