Two stuck boats close Kennet & Avon

Published: Monday, 30 September 2024

TWO boats became stuck on the Kennet & Avon Canal, blocking the waterway.

tyle mill swing bridgeThis is between Sulhamstead Weir Footbridge 22 and Tyle Mill Swing Bridge 23, Keith Gudgin reports.

Navigation impassible

This occurred on Saturday, with the navigation being impassible since then, but with no intimation given of how the two boats became stuck or even if they are stuck together.

All we are told is that 'specialist contractors have been informed and are mobilising to site'.