Wolverhampton 21

[Mrs Tawny Owl]

I've just received a notice to say that the Wolverhampton 21 is closed until further notice due to the investigation of movement in the wall of Lock 20.

 

Wording of the notice from the PDF I was sent.

 

STOPPAGE NOTICE
WEST MIDLANDS WATERWAYS
Notice no:
WM42-2013
Date of issue:
21/06/2013
Waterway:
Birmingham Old Main Line Canal
Start date:
21/06/2013
End date:
Until further notice
Location:
Wolverhampton Lock Flight
Type of restriction:
Navigation
Duration:
Until further notice
Details and reasons for stoppage:
Wolverhampton lock flight has been closed with immediate effect whilst movement in the wall of lock 20 is investigated.
Updates will be posted as and when available.
Canal & River Trust apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Up to date information regarding this stoppage may be obtained from:
0303 040 4040

 

Sue

[RLWP]

And on the CRT website:

 

http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/boating/stoppage/detail/8413/Wolverhampton+Lock+Flight

 

Richard

[Victor Vectis]

Capt. Ahab's blog mentions Saltaire getting stuck in that lock en route to Pelsall.

 

http://captainahabswaterytales.blogspot.co.uk/

[cheshire~rose]

Did Caprifool break it?

 

I thought that flight was going to break him!

[cotswoldsman]

good job I am sitting at the bottom of Wolverhapton 21 waiting to go up!!

[RLWP]

You could have a walk up to lock 20 to see what's happening

 

Richard

[cotswoldsman]

You could have a walk up to lock 20 to see what's happening

 

Richard

ok be back in a minute

Still as I was being crewed up by a special guest it will give him some idea of what us boaters have to put up with!!!!

[Tuscan]

ok be back in a minute Still as I was being crewed up by a special guest it will give him some idea of what us boaters have to put up with!!!!

Look on the bright side I suspect it will be getting a lot of attention, has the grass been cut and gates been painted ?? Seriously would be good to know the extent of the problem as we were going to head up that way.

[Guest]

Ah yes of course Mr. Parry's 'initiation' into the world of boating.

 

I reckon what ever it is will be sorted by 5pm tonight......

[Proper Job]

ok be back in a minute

Still as I was being crewed up by a special guest it will give him some idea of what us boaters have to put up with!!!!

 

CWDF - on the spot reporter

[cotswoldsman]

 

CWDF - on the spot reporter

as long as "on the spot" means I can do it from my computer!!!

[Proper Job]

as long as "on the spot" means I can do it from my computer!!!

I like your style

 

............... wait for someone to come down

[cotswoldsman]

All jokes apart bit worrying the way these Lock Walls are starting to move as this rain seems a long term prospect

[Caprifool]

Haha, no....it wasn't me! :-) But they were strimming right there when we went trough it. So at least the grass has been cut recently.

 

Edit: Vikings don't break that easy. I enjoyed every one of the 21 in the pouring rain. The lightning just added to the adventure.

Edited June 21, 2013 by Caprifool

[cotswoldsman]

Just spoke to a boater who has walked up and he says it looks bad. Now remember i am only the messenger so can not confirm his interpretation of "bad"

[RLWP]

You still on your boat? Lock 20 is only a few yards above the bottom lock.

 

It's a lovely day for a walk

 

Richard

[cotswoldsman]

You still on your boat? Lock 20 is only a few yards above the bottom lock.

 

It's a lovely day for a walk

 

Richard

Yes I am. Walk????? not why I bought a boat!!!

[IanM]

Yes I am. Walk????? not why I bought a boat!!!

 

But the locks are shut so you can't use the boat. Get walking

[Janet S]

Any photos?

 

Janet

[Proper Job]

There's loads on Johns Blog

[matty40s]

If its a 6 month stoppage,maybe we can ckub together to keep john supplied with provisions whilst he waits.

 

or maybe he can just turn round and go the long way round when his special guest arrives.

[RLWP]

There's loads on Johns Blog

 

Last updated 17th May

 

Still, with the flight closed he's got plenty of time to bring it up to date

 

Richard

[richardf]

Waterway: Birmingham Canal Old Main Line »

From 21/06/2013 until further notice

UPDATE (21 June 2013): Our investigations have revealed the lock wall has moved significantly, probably through water ingress from the recent vandalism, and it would now pose a danger to any boat using it. We have therefore reluctantly closed the lock until repairs can be carried out. At this stage it is envisaged the lock will remain closed until at least the 12th of July. Further updates will be posted once more detail is known regarding timescales.

[cheshire~rose]

If you are still there tomorrow John we will bring you a food parcel - it is only a short detour for us

Edited June 21, 2013 by cheshire~rose

[magpie patrick]

Lock 20 is the "new" one from the early nineteenth century isn't it? As such it's construction will be different to the other 20 in the flight and it was built in the canal bed.

 

It's only lasted 200 years, tsk, what happened to quality workmanship