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Bridge 1 Low Level Bridge to Gloucester Docks.

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

From: 17 July 2026, 3:35pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 21 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGloucester & Sharpness Canal
Starts atBridge 1 Low Level Bridge
Ends atGloucester Docks 48 Hour - S1 Mooring

Description

Original 17 July 2026, 3:34pm

Please be aware that the water levels on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal have dropped.

This is due to the silt inhibitors operating as intended over the last couple of days.

However, this has resulted in little or no intake, which has affected water levels in the canal.

The river feeds on the Frome and Cam are also currently low.

The inhibitors have now been overridden, and canal levels are expected to recover over the weekend.

As a consequence, however, higher-than-normal amounts of silt will be drawn into the dock while levels are being restored.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the situation normalises.

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