Kendorr Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Wykwell lift bridge just after BlueWater Marina has failed and the navigation is closed. Anybody intending going towards or from the River Trent should take note. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/14816/wykewell-lift-bridge-failure Edited March 20, 2019 by Kendorr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) Basically - no access to or from the Trent to the Yorkshire waterways (or Vice-versa) Duration of closure "unknown" & until further notice as it is the main-structure that has failed. Edited March 22, 2019 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Basically - no access to or from the Trent to the Yorkshire waterways (or Vice-versa) Duration of closure "unknown" & until further notice as it is the main-structure that has failed. Folks will just have to use Goole or Selby instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 i find it odd that they state the “main structure” has failed, yet its down and still allowing vehicle passage. surely the main structure is what allows vehicles to pass over, perhaps they mean main mechanism? Why do they never fail in an open position which would ensure it got fixed PDQ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 It is one of the bars that link the bridge deck to the counter balances that is at risk of failure and being replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said: Folks will just have to use Goole or Selby instead. Alright for you young lady, you have a proper boat!! Most of us on here have skips and bathtubs!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said: Why do they never fail in an open position which would ensure it got fixed PDQ? "The bridge has been safely lowered and the deck is now lying flat across the canal on the abutments." Sounds like it did fail open to me. The quick fix was to lower it back down so it can't fall down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, TheBiscuits said: "The bridge has been safely lowered and the deck is now lying flat across the canal on the abutments." Sounds like it did fail open to me. The quick fix was to lower it back down so it can't fall down. yeah, just seen that, also @Naughty Cal gave more info. I just meant they fix them for motorists waaaay quicker than they do for boaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: Basically - no access to or from the Trent to the Yorkshire waterways (or Vice-versa) Its the Great Northern Shutoff starting again... ..another Marple lock fail, another breach at Dutton and the Summers ruined again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 55 minutes ago, matty40s said: Its the Great Northern Shutoff starting again... ..another Marple lock fail, another breach at Dutton and the Summers ruined again... Well they have just shut the Leigh Branch of the L&L this morning at Plank Lane bridge ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 22/03/2019 at 08:10, Alan de Enfield said: Basically - no access to or from the Trent to the Yorkshire waterways (or Vice-versa) Duration of closure "unknown" & until further notice as it is the main-structure that has failed. Another entry to Yorkshire closed! Notice Alert Selby CanalStarts At: Selby Lock (Lock 1)Ends At: Selby Lock (Lock 1) Saturday 23 March 2019 08:30 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Maintenance Update on 23/03/2019: Canal & River Trust engineers have reported specialist parts will be required to complete the repair. In the meantime Selby Lock remains unavailable for navigation. This notice will be updated before midday Monday. Original message: Selby Lock is presently unavailable for passage due to a mechanical fault. Canal & River Trust Staff are on site assessing the fault. This notice will be updated as soon as further information becomes available. In the meantime please note Selby Lock is unavailable for passage. You can view this notice and its map online here:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/14836/selby-lock-selby-canal-river-ouse You can find all notices at the url below:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices Please do not reply to the email. It has been automatically generated. To unsubscribe from this service please go to: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/my-trust/notices and uncheck the relevant box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 22/03/2019 at 13:33, matty40s said: Its the Great Northern Shutoff starting again... Which I wouldn't mind so much if they gave proper notice so as those of us with Yorkshire birthrights can get the right side before the shutters come down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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