Hi,
It appears the Llangollen Canal has breached just North of Bridge 31,
with a large washout of the embankment and significant damage to the
canal bed. I hate to think what any boaters afloat suffered, but there
are no reports of casualties.
This is a significant event for Welsh Waters as the canal is used to
transport drinking water (to Hurleston Reservoir) and lots of boaters
(including myself on several occasions). Reports of a "sink hole" seem
unlikely to me, especially as the breach appears to be close to a stream
culvert - a frequent cause of collapses.
I've attempted a first-cut to map the damage with an approximate area of
the hole, but tagging canal breaches is somewhat of a challenge, so
would appreciate suggestions!
barrier=breach - custom as "breach with a big hole" isn't
widespread (thankfully!)
embankment=yes - there is a significant hole caused by water flow
man_made=embankment - more common for data-consumers but debatable man_made
access=no - stop routing, especially for the footway
natural=Canal Breach
start_date=2025-12-21
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1460520753
I'd expect more access controls to be added by CaRT in time (likely
fencing, then plant access tracks), but this is at least a start.
Happy Holiday Mapping,
James
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James Derrick
[email protected], Cramlington, England
I wouldn't be a volunteer if you paid me...
https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/James%20Derrick
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