Channel Encroachment: Western Erie Canal - Monroe County

09/27/2024 10:14 PM

 Notice to Mariners

Western Erie Canal – Monroe County

September 27, 2024

 

Mariners are advised of a fallen tree partially blocking the navigation channel from the south bank of the Canal between Trimmer Rd. Bridge (E-176) and Adams Basin Lift Bridge (E-178) over the Erie Canal in the town of Ogden. Boaters should caution when traversing this area of the Canal. Crews have been notified. An update will follow.

A chart covering 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 FacebookInstagramTwitter, 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.