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Notice to Mariners

Chart 14786

Erie Canal – Monroe County Bridge Washing

September 27, 2011

Mariners are advised that bridge washing and deck sealing activities will begin Wednesday, September 28, 2011 on the following bridges:

Name                                                   Bridge Number                         Location

Eastern Expressway Bridge I-490         E-131A                                    Town of Perinton

Interstate 390 Bridge                            E-144A                                    Town of Brighton

Interstate 390 Bridge                            E-144B                                    Town of Brighton

Genesee Expressway Bridge                 E-144C                                    Town of Brighton

Interstate 390 Bridge                            E-144D                                    Town of Brighton

GR Pedestrian Bridge                           E-153B                                      City of Rochester

Elmwood Ave. Bridge                          E-156A                                       City of Rochester

Interstate 390 Bridge                            E-169A                                    Town of Gates

Interstate 390 Bridge                            E-169B                                    Town of Gates

These activities will continue until the end of the day on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.

The work zone will be marked by “Canal Construction Ahead” signs, placed at each end of the work zone. Mariners are instructed to blow vessel horns when approaching these bridges. 

Mariners should proceed with caution through these areas, be mindful of your wakes, stop all forward motion and proceed at a “No-Wake” speed.

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