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Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 4 Upper Lode Lock.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Severn Navigation

From: 1 December 2025, 8:49am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 5 January 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Severn Navigation
Starts atLock 2 Gloucester Lock
Ends atUpper Lode Lock

Descriptions

Update 28 December 2025, 11:01am

UPDATE

Please be advised that the section between Lock 2 Gloucester Lock and Lock 4 Upper Lode Lock is now open and safe to proceed.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Update 27 December 2025, 9:58am

UPDATE

Please be advised that the section between Lock 6 Diglis and Lock 9 Lincomb Lock is now open and safe to proceed.

The section between Lock 2 Gloucester Lock and Lock 4 Upper Lode Lock is still 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 [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Original 1 December 2025, 8:54am

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 [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

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