Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal between Lock
E-29 in Palmyra and Lock E-28B in Newark will close at
7:00 AM on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.
The water level in this area will be lowered
gradually by approximately five feet, between 10:00 PM
tonight, June 15, 2009 and 6:00 AM Wednesday, June 17,
2009.
Anyone concerned with the reduced depth should move
their vessels to the east past Lock E-28B by 10:00 PM
tonight. Contact the Lyons Section Canal Headquarters at
315-946-6192, for assistance with mooring locations.
It is anticipated that this level will be lowered and
closed to navigation for at least two days.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s
patience.
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/.
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Carmella R. Mantello
Director,
New York State Canal Corporation |
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