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Completed: River levels have changed
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): River Severn Navigation
From: 10 January 2026, 9:59am
To: 19 January 2026, 10:54am inclusive
Region: Wales and South West
Reason: High Water Levels
Subject to review on: 12 January 2026
| Closest waterway | River Severn Navigation |
| Starts at | Lock 2 Gloucester Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 9 Lincomb Lock |
Please be advised that due to recent rainfall and snow melt, 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)
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