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Upper Lode Lock.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Severn Navigation

From: 24 June 2026, 1:58pm

To: 30 June 2026, 11:22am inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Severn Navigation
Starts atUpper Lode Lock
Ends atUpper Lode Lock

Descriptions

Update 26 June 2026, 3:57pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that from tomorrow (Saturday 27th June), Upper Lode Lock will be fully open and operating as normal.

All repairs to the lock are scheduled to be carried out during the week commencing 29th June by our maintenance team.

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 24 June 2026, 4:24pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that passage will be available through Upper Lode Lock on Thursday 25th June between 8am and 11am.

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 24 June 2026, 1:54pm

Please be advised that due to the recent heat, Upper Lode Lock has experienced a failure and is currently closed.

Contractors are aware, and we will provide an update as soon as further information becomes available.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate 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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