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Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Diglis Lock.

A navigation closure on the River Severn Navigation, 19 January 2026 to 22 January 2026 — 3 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway: River Severn Navigation
Region: Wales and South West
Started: 19 January 2026
Status: Reopened 22 January 2026
Days shut: 3
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

Water levels have changed

Where

River Severn Navigation: Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 6 Diglis (Large)

Updates · 1

3 days with no update after the last one.

19 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, the section between Diglis Lock and Gloucester Lock 2 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) You are welcome to contact us at [enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk](mailto:enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk) or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Diglis Lock.”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019bd5e4-6cf7-79ba-8177-8cb7c88facb4.

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