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Erie Canal Update: Lock E-17 Little Falls
05/27/2021 02:52 PM
NOTICE TO MARINERS
UPDATE ERIE CANAL – LOCK E-17 LITTLE FALLS
MAY 27, 2021
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that boaters’ services are nearing full capacity on the Erie Canal between Lock E-8 (Scotia) and Lock E-17 (Little Falls). Only local vessel traffic will be passed through locks in this area until Lock E-17 reopens for navigation.
The Canal Corporation will soon announce a temporary operating schedule for Lock E-17 with instructions for mariners that will ensure all waiting to transit the eastern Erie Canal can do so in a timely, orderly manner.
Mariners needing assistance, should contact Ted Westerling at 518-461-0942.
The Canal Corporation urges all users to register to receive updates through the “Notice to Mariners” notification program at www.canals.ny.gov.