Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal - Waterford Flight
June 22, 2019
Mariners are advised that a submerged obstruction exists between Locks E-5 and E-6 in the Waterford Flight.
Commercial barges are currently restricted to 35 ft wide and 8 ft draft until the obstruction is removed.
Canal crews will mark the obstruction with hazard buoys and will attempt to remove the obstruction this week.
Updates will follow.
Charts 14786 E-40 covering the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e40.png.
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at
http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern.
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