Notice
Cayuga-Seneca and Erie Canals: Underwater Inspections
Notice to Mariners
Cayuga-Seneca and Erie Canals
June 21, 2024
Mariners are advised of underwater inspections occurring on the Cayuga-Seneca and Erie Canals on the following schedule:
- Monday, June 24 – Cayuga-Seneca Lock CS-4 (Waterloo) – Guard Gate
- Tuesday, June 25 – Cayuga-Seneca Lock CS-4 (Waterloo) – Taintor Gate and Retention Dam, North of the Lock
- Wednesday, June 26 – Erie Canal Lock E-27 (Lyons) Northeast Approach Wall
- Wednesday, June 26 – Erie Canal Lock E-28B (Newark) Northeast Approach Wall
- Thursday, June 27 – Erie Canal Lock E-25 (May’s Point) Northwest Approach Wall
The inspection areas will be marked by commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters should reduce speed and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when transiting these areas. Charts showing the affected areas can be found at
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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.