Notice

Canal System Closure Update: Erie and Cayuga/Seneca Canals

08/10/2024 12:12 PM

Notice to Mariners

Canal System Update – Weather Related Closures

August 10, 2024

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced the following sections of the Canal system are closed due to the recent heavy rainfall, high flows, and extremely hazardous conditions:

Erie Canal

Lock E-24 (Baldwinsville) through E-27 (Lyons)

Cayuga/Seneca Canal

Lock CS-1 (Cayuga)

Additional closures may be announced through the day.

Updates will follow.

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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.