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New York State Canal Corporation

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Oneida/Herkimer/Montgomery Counties

September 4, 2020

Mariners are advised that bridge inspections are in progress on the eastern Erie Canal starting Monday, September 7th and continuing until Friday, October 30th on the following bridges:

  • Mill St. Bridge (E-52) in Rome

  • Moss Road (E-39) in Schuyler

  • Service Road (E-29) in Danube

  • NY Route 80 Bridge (E-25) in Minden

  • NY Route 30 (E-23) in Mohawk

Channel width may be reduced, and slight delays may occur due to a bucket boat moving below each bridge being inspected.

Mariners should reduce speed, stop all forward motion and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when transiting these areas.

Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=eriewestern.

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