Broken lock closes S&W

Published: Sunday, 31 July 2016
THE broken Rodbaston Lock (35)  has closed the Staffs & Worcs Canal below Gaily.

The happened on Friday when the gate became dislodged and so needs to be lifted back into position, with it closed until it can be attended to, Keith Gudgin tells us.

Not looking hopeful

With the Trust telling that there is an alternative route via the Shropshire Union and Trent & Mersey canals, that would take many days cruising, things are not looking too hopeful.