Updates
30/11/2023 09:00
We have removed the posts and reset them in position. We were unable to find the rails, we're assuming they were stolen and weighed in. A number of boats have been through the area and not encountered any difficulty so it would seem they are not in the bottom of the canal and multiple attempts with grappling hooks and magnets haven't been successful. Customers can now navigate the area as normal.
07/06/2023 13:34
The team have been to the site and obtained a clearer indication of where these obstructions may be.
Poles were taken from bolted in posts from fencing between Lock 22 east and Lock 23 east, so we ask skippers of all crafts to slow down and approach the area with caution.
The stone slabs were pushed in from the bridge at Lock 21 east, just above lock 20 east, so we ask skippers of all crafts to slow down and approach the area with caution.
Unfortunately , the local team are unable to remove these items as the pounds would need to be dewatered and equipment needed to obtain them.
So we ask skippers to be cautious in the area from top of Lock 20 east to Lock 23 east.
