Schleuse Meiderich, Navigation lock in Meiderich district, Duisburg, Germany
Schleuse Meiderich is a single-chamber lock on the Rhein-Herne-Kanal measuring 190 meters long and 12 meters wide. It allows vessels to navigate between different water levels and connects important shipping routes in the region.
The structure was built in 1914 as an initial lock with sliding gates, marking a key milestone in canal development projects. A major renovation between 1978 and 1980 modernized the facility to handle larger vessels.
The lock serves as a vital hub for inland shipping and shapes the region's identity as a transport crossroads. Visitors observe ships regularly passing through, reflecting the practical daily use of these waterways.
The lock operates through automated systems, allowing vessels to pass throughout the day without extended waits. Visitors can observe the facility from the shoreline and watch how the machinery functions during passage.
During Rhine flooding events, the lock can operate in reverse, allowing water to flow upstream instead of downstream. This special system demonstrates a technical solution for extreme weather conditions that visitors rarely witness.
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