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Fobney Lock 105

Starts: 9 August 2016 04:15 pm

Ends: 16 August 2016 02:57 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Boat damage

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 105, Fobney Lock
Ends atLock 105, Fobney Lock

Updates

16/08/2016 15:03

The sunken boat has been recovered and the navigation is open.

16/08/2016 14:57

The sunken boat has been recovered and the navigation in open.

15/08/2016 10:59

Our contractors, River Canal Rescue, will be onsite on Tuesday 16th August to recover the sunken boat. Please accept our apologies for the delay.

13/08/2016 18:00

Our contractors, River Canal Rescue will recover the boat on Monday 15th August.

12/08/2016 16:49

Our contractors, River Canal Rescue, will be onsite tomorrow to further investigate options for removing the boat. We'll update this notice with any further information when we have it.

11/08/2016 13:23

Recovering the boat has proved more complicated than expected, and we're currently looking into the best method of doing it. The planned recovery has therefore been delayed to Monday 15th August. We hope to re-open Tuesday 16th August. Please do accept our apologies for the inconvenience, we'll update this notice when we have further information.

10/08/2016 15:46

Fobney Lock will be re-opening at 8am on Friday 12th August.

Description

Fobney lock 105 is closed until further notice due to a sunken craft.

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