NOTICE TO MARINERS
LOCK OPERATING SCHEDULE – EASTERN ERIE CANAL
June 24, 2020
The New York State Canal Corporation announced today that portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. for the 2020 navigation season.
Construction and maintenance activities continue at several locks across the system. The projected opening date for those locations is noted below in bold font.
Canal Lock Municipality Opening Date Hours
Erie E-2 Waterford June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-3 Waterford June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-4 Waterford June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-5 Waterford June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-6 Waterford June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-7 Niskayuna July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-8 Scotia July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-9 Rotterdam July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-10 Cranesville July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-11 Amsterdam July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-12 Tribes Hill July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-13 Yosts July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-14 Canajoharie July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-15 Fort Plain July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-16 St. Johnsville July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-17 Little Falls July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-18 Jacksonburg July 20 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-19 Frankfort August 10 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-20 Whitesboro August 10 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-21 New London June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Erie E-22 New London June 26 7 am – 5 pm
Due to roving operators, some delays may be experienced during certain periods in the Waterford Flight. Vessels arriving at the Waterford Flight from either direction prior to scheduled closing will be admitted through the entire Flight.
Vessels arriving westbound at Lock E-21 in New London or arriving eastbound at Lock E-22 in Verona prior to scheduled closing will be admitted through both locks.
The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation on October 14, 2020.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s patience during this time and urges all users to register to receive updates through the “Notice to Mariners” notification program at www.canals.ny.gov.