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Notice

Extended holiday hours: Erie Canal Waterford Flight

07/01/2021 02:29 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Waterford Flight

July 1, 2021

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight, (Locks E-2 through E-6 and Guard Gate 2) will be operating on an extended schedule of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm for the July 4th holiday weekend. These temporary hours of operation will begin on Friday, July 2nd and continue through Sunday, July 4th.

Any vessel wishing to complete a transit through the Flight will need to arrive at Lock E-2 or Guard Gate 2 no later than 9:00 pm to guarantee passage through the entire Flight. 

A chart covering the affected area can be found at 14786e40.webp.

Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at /Navigation-Information.                                

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