THE Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation is currently closed at Rotherham.

EastwoodLockPennineThis is due to a 'major' hydraulic leak on Eastwood Lock that has prevented it being operated, Keith Gudgin reports.

Long operation

It appears it will be a long operation to repair as it will require other resources in addition to the usual contractors. (Image by Pennine Waterways.)

The repair will need the services of a diver together with a workboat to access the faulty hydraulics.