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Lock 9, Lincomb Lock to Lock 2, Gloucester Lock

A navigation closure on the River Severn Navigation, 14 March 2026 to 16 March 2026 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Severn Navigation
Region
Wales and South West
Started
14 March 2026
Status
Reopened 16 March 2026
Days shut
2
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 changed

Where

Updates · 2

1 days with no update after the last one.

15 March 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Please be advised that due to continuing high water levels and fast flow, this notice is being updated to include all the River Severn Navigation. Between Lincomb 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 or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

14 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that due high water levels and fast flow, 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 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 to Lock 2, Gloucester Lock”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ceb9d-75a8-79f6-943a-203ddd29157e.

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