EXTENSIVE rot to a heel post has closed the Audlem Flight on the Shropshire Union Canal.
It was after problems were encounted with the operation of Lock 7 that an inspection was undertaken, Keith Gudgin reports.
Preventing operation
It was then the rotting heel post was discovered preventing operation of the lock, with the flight now closed to navigation.
Canal & River Trust's contractors have been informed and a 'method of repair' is being created.
In view of this there is no time-scale as to when the necessary work will be started or finished.