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Lock 9 Lincomb Lock and Lock 2 Gloucester Lock.

A navigation closure on the River Severn Navigation, 22 January 2026 to 5 March 2026 — 42 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Severn Navigation
Region
Wales and South West
Started
22 January 2026
Status
Reopened 5 March 2026
Days shut
42
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

Levels changed

Where

Updates · 1

42 days with no update after the last one.

22 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, 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) 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 9 Lincomb Lock and Lock 2 Gloucester Lock.”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019be512-1aa3-78bd-bb13-61598768295f.

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