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River Severn Navigation- Diglis Large Lock 6

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Severn Navigation

From: 27 May 2026, 5pm

To: 4 June 2026, 1:49pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Severn Navigation
Starts atLock 6 Diglis (Large)
Ends atLock 6 Diglis (Large)

Descriptions

Update 4 June 2026, 1:49pm

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to confirm the works at Diglis Lock 6 have now been completed and the navigation is now open.

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 28 May 2026, 4:08pm

Further to the notice below, our team has now attended site and identified the fault.

However, a specialist contractor will be required to carry out the necessary works.

There is a short lead time involved, and once a date has been confirmed for the repair to commence, we will update this notice with further information.

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 27 May 2026, 4:52pm

Please be advised that Diglis Lock 6 (Large) is currently inoperable due to a fault.   Our team will be attending site tomorrow (Thursday 28 May) to carry out an assessment.   This notice will be updated as soon as further information becomes available.   We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.   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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