Notice
Underwater Inspections: Central Erie and Oswego Canals
Notice to Mariners
Central Erie and Oswego Canals
October 21, 2024
Mariners are advised of underwater inspections occurring on the Erie and Oswego Canals starting on the following schedule:
- Tuesday, October 22nd – Erie Canal Lock E-24 (Baldwinsville) Taintor Gate, north of the lock.
- Thursday, October 24th – Oswego Canal Lock O-2, (Fulton) – Spillway, west of the lock.
The inspection areas will be marked by commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters should come to a full stop, use caution, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed of not more than 5 mph in this area.
Charts showing the affected areas can be found at
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The Canal system closed to navigation at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.
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To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.