Canals and navigable rivers in England are falling apart at a faster rate. Inland Waterways Association reports a 40% increase in indefinite stoppages—an outage or closure of more than 30 days without a set re-opening date. (Imagine the uproar if road repairs were managed that way.) Here's a photo of a creative, low-cost repair. The solid oak beam that levered the gate open and closed had rotted. It's been replaced with a series of planks, bolted together. #canal #maintenance #repair #funding