Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Towns of Niskayuna & Clifton Park
May 25, 2017
Mariners are advised of reports of debris in the channel at Erie Canal Bridge E-8 (Balltown Road, State Route 146). Crews have been dispatched.
Mariners are reminded that this is the site of an active bridge replacement construction project, nearby a marina (Schenectady Yacht Club), and the home site of competitive rowing organizations. Mariners are to always proceed through this area with extreme caution at “no wake” speeds.
Chart 14786 E-38 covering the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e38.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=eriewestern
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