All mariners
are advised that the upper Hudson River dredging
project, administered by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and General Electric (GE), will
be in progress during the 2009 Navigation Season at
locations between Lock C-6 and Lock C-8, proximate to
Lock C-7 in the Town of Fort Edward and the Fort Edward
Yacht Basin. The dredging operations are lighted and
have day shapes and arrow boards displayed. Due to
construction activities during the season, mariners may
experience occasional short-term delays at Lock C-7 in
Fort Edward.
Activities Planned for the Week of June 1, 2009:
-
Dredging
in the west channel of Rogers Island, outside the
navigation channel.
-
Dredging
in the east channel of Rogers Island near the Fort
Edward Yacht Basin.
-
Barge
assembly operation immediately south of Lock C-8.
-
Tree
removal/tree trimming operation in the vicinity of
Lock C-7 at Buoy area: Red 196 to the Fort Edward
Yacht Basin.
-
Sheet
pile installation between Buoy area: Red 192 to 196
(East Griffin Island).
-
Removal
of debris from the river bottom in the vicinity of
Lock C-7 at Buoy area: Red 196 to 222.
-
Construction of a transfer trestle located on the
eastern bank of the river at Buoy area: Red 212 to
214.
Please note
that the silt curtain at the southern end of Rogers
Island openings will be reduced to 1/2 hour intervals as
follows: 8:30 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
PASS
WITH CAUTION - NO WAKE ZONE
Speed limits
between Locks C-6 and C-8 will be 5 mph in all work
zones. Mariners are reminded that excessive wakes are
dangerous to dredging personnel and equipment and they
are responsible for their wakes and any damages. Please
use caution and be mindful of your wakes when transiting
these locations and pass at a “No-Wake” speed. Local
and state marine patrols will enforce posted speed
limits. Mariners are further advised to comply with all
signage and directions. For any questions related to
the dredging project, call the EPA at (518) 747-4389 or
GE at (518) 792-4087.
The
Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s patience
during the 2009 Navigation Season.
For updates and information on Canal conditions please
call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit
www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners
may sign up for automatic e-mail and text message alerts
through the Canal TRANSalert service. This service is
offered to notify mariners of major incidents and
emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York
State Canal System. To register for this service,
please visit
www.nyscanals.gov/tas/.
 |
Carmella R. Mantello
Director,
New York State Canal Corporation |
|
