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Current Canalway Trail Alerts
Alerts for Canal Corporation-operated trail segments. View alerts for segments owned by others.
Lock E-21, Rome NY- Parking Lot and Trail Closure for Lock Winter Maintenance
The New York State Canal Corporation is doing important winter maintenance on Lock E-21 in Rome, NY, including the dewatering of the lock to rehabilitate underwater components. Heavy machinery will be in use and require the closure of both the north and south parking areas and closure of the north side of the trail in the immediate area. There is no detour planned at this time. When weather conditions allow a safe detour option, we will work to make that available if necessary.
Erie Canalway Trail Closure in Rochester: Detour in Effect
The New York State Canal Corporation is performing important rehabilitation work on the Erie Canalway Trail in the Rochester area. This work is expected to last several weeks and requires a complete closure of the Trail with a marked detour. Please see map below for details.
Culvert Work: Beginning October 27
Erie Canal/Empire State Trail
Town of Whitestown, Rome
The NYS Canal Corporation will begin the repair and replacement of the Thomas Road culvert. The Trail in this area will need to be close while this work takes place. A marked detour will direct Trail traffic onto Rome-Oriksany Rd between Reber Road and Thomas Road. See attached map for details.
Champlain Canalway/Empire State Trail Fort Edward, NY
Kiewit Corporation will be working on Trail restoration beginning January 16th (map below). The Trail will be closed during this time with no intermittent openings. Barricades and closure signage will be set up at the end of the Glens Falls Feeder and at the intersection with the 5 combines Trail to direct pedestrian traffic North and West. This work is expected to last 2 weeks.
