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Bevere Lock (7) River Severn Navigation

Starts: 17 June 2022 02:15 pm

Ends: 29 June 2022 11:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Severn Navigation
Starts atLock 7 Bevere Lock
Ends atLock 7 Bevere Lock

Updates

28/06/2022 11:47

Further to the information below we are pleased to advise that Bevere lock is currently working normally, though it's likely that further intervention will be required later in the year.

You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

17/06/2022 14:33

Further to the notice below, please be advised that Bevere Lock bottom end gates have seized again.

The team will attempt a further repair on Monday 20th June and we will update this notice as soon as we have more information.

In the meantime, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

You are welcome to contact us at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

17/06/2022 13:56

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to advise that Bevere Lock has been repaired and is now open.

You are welcome to contact us on enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Description

Please be advised that there is currently a width restriction at Bevere Lock, due to one of the bottom end gates having jammed closed.

The Lock is only available for vessels with less than 9'6" (2.9m) beam. Colleagues are working on a solution and we will update this notice as more information becomes available.

In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience and invite you to contact our Customer Services team using enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk should you wish to discuss this matter.

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