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

Erie Canal

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas

July 22, 2011

Mariners are advised of the closing of the Canal in Tonawanda as follows:

  • Saturday, July 23, 2011, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Rubber Duck Race from the Delaware Street Bridge and 400 feet west of the Delaware Street Bridge.
  • Saturday, July 23, 2011, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM – Sika Cup Challenge between the Delaware and Webster Street Bridges.
  • Sunday, July 24, 2011, 9:15 PM to 10:30 – Delaware Street Bridge to the Webster Street Bridge closed to traffic and mooring, for fireworks. 
    In the event of an emergency, patrol craft will be in the vicinity to provide clear passage for non-event vessels.

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