Notice

09/27/2024 01:36 PM

Notice to Mariners

 Champlain Canal - Whitehall

September 27, 2024

 

Mariners are advised that a bridge inspection will be occurring on the Champlain Canal on the following schedule:

• Monday, September 30^th – Route 4 Bridge (C-29) over Champlain Canal, Whitehall, Washington County.

 

This bridge will be inspected using an Under Bridge Inspection Unit, which will be deployed from the deck of the bridge. Channel width may be reduced, and slight delays may occur due to a skiff moving below the bridge.

Mariners should reduce speed, stop all forward motion, sound horns, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed and under no circumstances shall any vessel exceed 5mph.

A chart showing the affected area can be found at

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The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. All vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time.

The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.