One open one, one closed and a don't know

Published: Friday, 26 May 2023

THE broken bolts on Saltersford Lock on the Weaver Navigation have been successfully replaced.

Satersford2This means the lock is now operable, but on summer times which means the last entry during the week is 4.30pm and 5.30pm during the weekends and holidays, Keith Gudgin reports.

Winkwell Swing Bridge

However the Winkwell Swing Bridge on the Grand Union that went on the 'blink' on Monday has not yet had its 'mechanical fault' attended to, so is still unworkable.

As to the low pound—caused by a lock gate being left open on the Erewash—there is no news.

LATEST: The low pounds in the Erewash now been replenished but boaters asked to proceed with care as possibility of grounding.