FOR the third time in just six weeks the Kennet & Avon Canal is closed at Padworth Swing Bridge, it being out of order.
The swing bridge was closed on the 7th of May, then on the 26th May and now on the 16th of June—three times in just six weeks.
No explanation
As previously there is no explanation given as to what has caused the stoppage, just that it is waiting engineers to fix it, Keith Gudgeon tells us.
There is obviously a recurring fault with the bridge braking down so often, so perhaps it would be better to repair it properly instead of what are obviously temporary repairs.