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River Severn Stourport to Gloucester

A navigation closure on the River Severn Navigation, 10 January 2026 to 19 January 2026 — 9 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Severn Navigation
Region
Wales and South West
Started
10 January 2026
Status
Reopened 19 January 2026
Days shut
9
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

What CRT said it was for

River levels have changed

Where

Updates · 1

9 days with no update after the last one.

10 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that due to recent rainfall and snow melt, the section between Lock 9 Lincomb Lock and Lock 2 Gloucester Lock is designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (locks may be closed)

Cite this: Canal closures, “River Severn Stourport to Gloucester”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ba758-ed61-768d-8100-4e68d5ead25e.

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