THE SEVERN IS CLOSED due to essential maintenance works.
These are required at Gloucester Lock 2, Keith Gudgin reports.
The works on the river include the re‑installation of stop plank channels, repairs to the west dockside ground paddle and associated surveys within the lock.
Though originally planned for November 2025 they could not proceed due to insufficient water depths across the dock, which prevented safe access, with the trust trelling:
The works were later provisionally rescheduled for the post‑Christmas stoppage period but were again unable to proceed due to river flood conditions, preventing safe access and working at the river entrance to the lock.
The revised planed closure is now scheduled from 29th June to 10th July 2026.
During this period, Gloucester Lock 2 and its approaches will be closed between 09:00 and 16:00 on weekdays.
This is in addition to the paddle fault on Belvere Lock 7 on the river, that is below water so a diver will be required. With the lock remaining closed.