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Gloucester Lock 2.

A navigation closure on the River Severn Navigation, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
River Severn Navigation, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Region
Wales and South West
Started
28 April 2026
Status
Reopened 30 April 2026
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Information
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Lock

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

Completed.

Where

Updates · 1

2 days with no update after the last one.

28 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that the downstream gates at Gloucester Lock are currently inoperable, and the lock is closed to navigation at this time. Our maintenance team are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Further updates will be provided once progress is made. Boating customers are advised not to travel south from Upper Lode Lock until the fault has been resolved and Gloucester Lock has reopened. . 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, “Gloucester Lock 2.”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019dd478-4ef0-7d6b-be11-df5f6fed4009.

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