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Gloucester Lock 2.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Severn Navigation

From: 29 June 2026, 8am

To: 10 July 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Location

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

Description

Original 24 April 2026, 3:58pm

Please be advised that essential maintenance works are required at Gloucester Lock 2, including the re‑installation of stop plank channels, repairs to the west dockside ground paddle, and associated surveys within the lock.

These works were originally planned for November 2025 but could not proceed due to insufficient water depths across the dock, which prevented safe access.

The works were later provisionally rescheduled for the post‑Christmas stoppage period but were again unable to proceed due to river flood conditions, preventing safe access and working at the river entrance to the lock.

A revised planned closure is now scheduled from 29th June to 10th July 2026.

During this period, Gloucester Lock 2 and its approaches will be closed between 09:00 and 16:00 on weekdays.

Passage through the lock will be available outside of these hours, including during the weekend within the stoppage.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for their patience and understanding.

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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