Notice to Mariners
HURRICANE IRENE
12:00 PM - August 28, 2011
Mariners are advised that the Champlain Canal and the Erie Canal between Locks E-19 (Frankfort) and E-2 (Waterford) are closed to all navigation.
The Waterford Flight (Lock E-2 to E-6) has been opened as “safe harbor” for vessel traffic wishing to safely moor during the storm. Vessels already in the immediate vicinity that request passage into the Flight at Lock E-2 or Lock E-6 for safe harbor will be admitted as long as conditions allow.
For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov.