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Gloucester Lock , Lock 2 , River Severn Navigation

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): River Severn Navigation

From: 25 August 2026, 3:50pm

To: 26 August 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

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

Description

Original 25 August 2026, 3:49pm

We would like to advise customers that Gloucester Lock openings will be temporarily restricted tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August, due to diving activities.

These works form part of the measures being taken to reduce water loss.

Passage through the lock will be limited to the following times:

  • 08:00 – Outbound from Gloucester
  • 12:00 – Inbound to Gloucester
  • 16:00 – Outbound from Gloucester

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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