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River Severn Navigation - Lincomb Lock to Gloucester

Starts: 26 October 2019 11:00 am

Ends: 2 January 2020 10:45 am inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Severn Navigation
Starts atLock 2 Gloucester Lock
Ends atLock 6 Diglis (Large)

Updates

25/11/2019 09:27

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow safe navigation from Lincomb Lock down to Diglis Lock.

The navigation South of Diglis Lock and Gloucester Lock remains closed, due to continued high water levels. However these continue to fall.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

For further information or advice, please contact the Customer Services' on 03030404040 or at enquiries.southwest.co.uk.

11/11/2019 15:08

Please be advised that the river levels have increased over the weekend significantly between Gloucester Lock and Lincomb Lock.

As a result in the interest of safety the navigation is closed.

We will update you as soon as river levels begin to reduce to navigable levels.

07/11/2019 11:53

Please be advised that river levels have fallen sufficiently to allow safe navigation from Lincomb Lock down to Diglis lock.

Navigation through the middle of the two arches of Worcester Bridge (No. 23) is closed to navigation due to a build-up of floating debris.

The navigation South of Diglis Lock and Gloucester Lock remains closed, due to continued high water levels.

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the possibility of floating debris.

Description

Please be advised that due to rising water levels on the River Severn we are closing the navigation from Gloucester Lock to Lincomb Lock.

We will advise as soon as the river conditions improve to allow safe navigation.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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