Just Heaven Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Bank Newton locks are currently closed 'until further notice' CRT say they need to make "emergency repairs", but aren't going to start until Monday! We are in Skipton, but are booked into Liverpool on 17th, it doesn't look like we'll make it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Yes this isnt good news. Hopefully they can do a temp fix to the gate without needing a totally new gate? Or hopefully they have a new gate part way made at the workshop in readiness for the winter?? It was my only way back over the Pennines! The Wakefield branch of the A&C has a closure as does the R Trent?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Heaven Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 We have been to the site this morning. Hire boats are being allowed through to get back to their base, but private boats are not being allowed through. That illustrates clearly where CRT's priorities lie ! Steve 4 hours ago, Dave123 said: Yes this isnt good news. Hopefully they can do a temp fix to the gate without needing a totally new gate? Or hopefully they have a new gate part way made at the workshop in readiness for the winter?? It was my only way back over the Pennines! The Wakefield branch of the A&C has a closure as does the R Trent?? We had considered turning round and going Leeds - Keadby - Nottingham -T&M. Are you saying that isn't possible? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 That is pretty frustrating if hire boats are being let through but not other boats with equally pressing needs, like getting to a new permanent mooring etc!? Any rumours from the staff on the ground as to whether it's days weeks or months to fix? Gunthorpe lock on the Trent is shut currently but hopefully not a massive job to fix...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Following this thread as this is on our route too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pluto Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 There used to be a maintenance yard, capable of producing gates and all the other ancillary items needed, at Bank Newton, but unfortunately for those inconvenienced today it closed many years ago. Gone are the days when a major breach could be repaired in a few weeks, as happened on the canal above Keighley Golf Club in 1952. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36national Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 The lock in question is called Carpenters. Ironic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEW2912 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Dave123 said: Yes this isnt good news. Hopefully they can do a temp fix to the gate without needing a totally new gate? Or hopefully they have a new gate part way made at the workshop in readiness for the winter?? It was my only way back over the Pennines! The Wakefield branch of the A&C has a closure as does the R Trent?? The stoppage on the Aire & Calder reopened today for narrow boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Good news about Bank Newton, can't be fussed to copy the email but they are repairing it rather than replacing the gate so should be open end of the week hopefully?? Didn't fancy single handing back down to Leeds and over the Rochdale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEW2912 Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 According to the latest message work has started on the repair today and it will take 2/3 working days. I've no idea whether or not they work weekends though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 I saw someone on Facebook say it's open now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Yes open but sticking strictly to restricted hours. We arrived just after 5 having been told at Barnoldswick that we would be able to go through and the top lock was already padlocked. Didn't mind but slightly frustrating when the lockie emptied the full lock to let down water but wouldn't let us and the other waiting boat go down. Still it's a nice place to spend the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrk1ng Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 09/06/2021 at 17:59, Just Heaven said: Bank Newton locks are currently closed 'until further notice' CRT say they need to make "emergency repairs", but aren't going to start until Monday! We are in Skipton, but are booked into Liverpool on 17th, it doesn't look like we'll make it. Steve We went through in April and they were in a bad state then. Thankfully a lovely guy from the CRT helped us both ways, 19 hours ago, MrsM said: Yes open but sticking strictly to restricted hours. We arrived just after 5 having been told at Barnoldswick that we would be able to go through and the top lock was already padlocked. Didn't mind but slightly frustrating when the lockie emptied the full lock to let down water but wouldn't let us and the other waiting boat go down. Still it's a nice place to spend the night. Just past Bank Newton near to the TV mast on the 'weendy windys' as we call it is our favourite!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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