Boaters in Cambridgeshire are finding it difficult to get around becuse a major lock in Norfolk's still closed.
The gates at Salters Lode in Downham Market, Norfolk connect many waterways in Cambridgeshire and have been shut all year.
The Environment Agency, which is responsible for the channel entrance to the lock, said the silt should be cleared by mid-June.Val and Brian Timperley, who have lived on a narrowboat for 17 years, are currently stuck in Ely, Cambridgeshire."We're having to take emergency measures," said Mr Timperley."It's not dangerous but can be a bit rough at times," said Mrs Timperley, who said the pilot would charge £300.
"Whilst I do recognise our borders are limited at the moment, there are more than 160 kilometres to explore in the Middle Level. It's quite unique.""We've had cancelled bookings, we've had people defer their holidays," she said. "It's not fair - you look forward to your holiday." "It's going to have a major financial impact," said Ms Syred. "People can explore the Middle Level, which in a short break or a week is fine, but the options are limited."Paula Syred said the lock gate closure has had a "major impact" on her narrowboat business
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