Caen Hill stoppage update

Caen Hill Flight

Tuesday 22 June 2010 - Saturday 10 July 2010

UPDATE (02 July 2010): UPDATE (02 July 2010): The Caen Hill flight of locks is closed and will re-open for navigation on Saturday 10 July 2010.
The bottom gates of Lock 24 (Caen Hill, near to Foxhangers at the bottom of the flight) have been irreparably damaged and require immediate replacement. Similarly, the towpath in the vicinity of Locks 22 to 24 (upstream of Foxhangers) will be closed to allow access for heavy lifting equipment. Please note that the towpath heading west (downstream, toward Bath) from Marsh Lane Road to the Lock 25 will remain open to the public, as will the towpath heading east (up the flight, toward Devizes) from Marsh Lane Road. The tea room adjacent to British Waterways’ yard will be trading and accessible as usual.
BW is working hard to open the navigation as soon as possible; a pair of gates that have already been built for this winter’s stoppage works will be adjusted and used to repair Lock 24.

The Waterway is grateful for the support received, particularly from local canal businesses, toward opening the canal as soon as possible. Similarly your patience is much appreciated.

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UPDATE (25 June 2010): The Caen Hill Lock Flight will remain closed to navigation until Friday 9 July 2010. The bottom gates of Lock 24 (Caen Hill, near to Foxhangers at the bottom of the flight) have been irreparably damaged and require immediate replacement. Similarly, the towpath in the vicinity of Locks 22 to 24 (upstream of Foxhangers) will be closed to allow access for heavy lifting equipment. Please note that the towpath heading west (downstream, toward Bath) from Marsh Lane Road to the Lock 25 will remain open to the public, as will the towpath heading east (up the flight, toward Devizes) from Marsh Lane Road. The tea room adjacent to British Waterways’ yard will be trading and accessible as usual.
BW is working hard to open the navigation as soon as possible; a pair of gates that have already been built for this winter’s stoppage works will be adjusted and used to repair Lock 24.

The Waterway is grateful for the support received, particularly from local canal businesses, toward opening the canal as soon as possible. Similarly your patience is much appreciated.

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