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Gloucester Basin.

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, River Severn Navigation

From: 7 September 2025, 8am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 15 October 2025

Locations

Closest waterwayRiver Severn Navigation
Starts atLock 2 Gloucester Lock
Ends atLock 2 Gloucester Lock
Closest waterwayGloucester & Sharpness Canal
Starts atBridge 23, High Orchard Bridge
Ends atBridge 23, High Orchard Bridge

Description

Original 1 September 2025, 11:15am

Please be advised that dredging is to be carried out at Gloucester Docks through the autumn using floating plant, and materials taken off site.

During this period there may be some mooring restrictions to allow dredging throughout the dock area.

The canal navigation will remain open, subject to current opening times, however customers should be aware that they may experience short delays.

Customers are requested to pass through the working area with due care and follow the instructions of the team as necessary.

If you require any further information, please contact us on [email protected].

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 0800 4799947.

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