The Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation has been closed at Rotherham following the collapse of a wall.
A large section of wall, understood to be part of the old Beatson Clark glass works, has collapsed - partly into the canal - about a quarter of a mile north of Rotherham Lock.
A further section of wall is in danger of collapse.
The canal will remain closed until the wall has been stabilised and debris removed.
Update (31st July):
The debris in the canal from the wall has now been buoyed off. Half of the channel is now navigable to a depth of 1.8 metres. Boats should keep to the side away from the buoyed area.
Any enquiries regarding this stoppage should be made to BW on 0113 281 6860.
Monday, 27 July 2009
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