Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – New London/Sylvan Beach
July 2, 2020
Mariners are advised that the width of the navigation channel will be restricted at the site of the Higginsville Road Bridge E-60 over the Erie Canal by a lighted barge that will be moved to different areas of the channel starting on Tuesday, July 7th and will continue until at least the end of the month of July. This bridge site is located between Erie Canal Lock E-22 in New London and Sylvan Beach.
Boaters should reduce speed, stop all forward motion, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when traversing this area.
Chart 14786 E-18 covering the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e18.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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