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Office of Canals Maintenance & Operations
Catherine T. Sheridan, P.E., Deputy Director
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Notice to Mariners

May 26, 2011

Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal between Lock E-23 and Lock E-24 has reopened to navigation.  The Erie Canal between Lock E-24 and Lock E-26, as well as the Genessee River crossing, will remain closed to navigation until further notice. 

Lock C/S-1 on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and the Oswego Canal between Lock O-1 and Lock O-8 will remain closed to navigation until further notice. Lock C-12 on the Champlain Canal remains closed to recreational traffic, with commercial traffic on a case-by-case basis in consultation with local emergency management officials. 

An update on the status of the Oswego Canal is expected within 72 hours.

For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov