Gloucester Lock

Please be advised that due to the work being carried out in the lock at Gloucester Basin, the footway across the top gate (nearest to the basin) will have restricted access from 25th February till further notice.

This means that depending on what activity is taking place in the lock, access across this footway will either be closed or will work on an Banksman accompanied basis only.

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause but our regard for the safety of the public is paramount. Please respond to directions from the team on site when looking to cross over.

An alternative route is available by going via Llanthony Bridge.

Should you require any further information about this or any other matter on the Wales and South West Region please see -

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

or contact -

Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or

Customer Service Desk on 03030 404040

Or you can e-mail - [email protected]

In the case of an emergency please ring

Freephone Canals on 0800 4799947

Despite success in removing water from the lock by using high capacity pumps, we are currently unable to make the lock watertight (water is leaking in from both the canal and river). This means we can’t create a safe working area for our teams to carry out the required repairs.

We are now exploring alternatives with a specialist diving team and hopeful of developing a solution which will avoid the need for large dams and the time and financial cost these would incur.

We appreciate that this is a frustrating time for anyone wishing to move vessels between the Severn and Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, and very much appreciate everyone’s patience while we continue to find an answer.

Should you require any further information about this or any other matter on the Wales and South West Region please see -

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

or contact -

Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or

Customer Service Desk on 03030 404040

Or you can e-mail - [email protected]

In the case of an emergency please ring

Freephone Canals on 0800 4799947

Please be advised that due to the work being carried out in the lock at Gloucester Basin, the footway across the top gate (nearest to the basin) will have restricted access from 25th February till further notice.

This means that depending on what activity is taking place in the lock, access across this footway will either be closed or will work on an Banksman accompanied basis only.

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause but our regard for the safety of the public is paramount. Please respond to directions from the team on site when looking to cross over.

An alternative route is available by going via Llanthony Bridge.

Should you require any further information about this or any other matter on the Wales and South West Region please see -

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

or contact -

Gloucester Dock Office on 01452 318012 or

Customer Service Desk on 03030 404040

Or you can e-mail - [email protected]

In the case of an emergency please ring

Freephone Canals on 0800 4799947