THE Huddersfield Narrow Canal is closed again.
This time it is by a previously unknown reason, Keith Gudgin reports.
Canal & River Trust tell that Lock 29E is closed as its offside head paddle was overwound yesterday, Tuesday.
Cannot operate on one paddle
This has resulted it adds in ripping the connector off the paddle. This lock cannot be operated on one paddle so will be closed until a new one is fitted.
This is difficult to understand as paddles have stops to prevent them being overwound. As to anyone being able to rip off the steel also seems unlikely.