2025-08-16 19:02, act. 2025-08-16 21:25
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2025-08-16 19:02
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2025-08-16 21:25
From Saturday until further notice, the operation of all five ramps on the Elbląg Canal (Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship) has been suspended. The reason is a failure of the so -called Circulation channel of the Kąty ramp – said the Regional Water Management Board in Gdańsk.
On Saturday there was a failure on the circulation channel in Kąty, which powers the water circles of all ramps. “A gap has been created that can increase. There is no threat to people and property,” said Rzgw in Gdańsk.
As stated in the communiqué, ad hoc repair actions will stop the water outflow, but proper repair may take up to two weeks. The RZGW ramps will inform about the progress of repair and starting individual ramps in navigation messages.
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The Elbląg Canal built in the 19th century is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. Every year, about 100,000 swim in ships and other units. tourists.
It is a unique monument of hydrotechnics thanks to the five ramp system from the so -called Dry ridge – in Buczyniec, Kąty, Oleśnica, Jeleń and Shrubs. True ships and yachts, to overcome the level difference, are placed on wheelchairs and dragged on the track using steel ropes, which moves the water wheel. There are also four locks on the channel: Miłomłyn, Green, Little Ruthenia and Ostróda. (PAP)
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