Notice

09/25/2026 05:57 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Waterford and Vischer Ferry

September 25, 2026

 

Mariners are advised of delays due to closures at locks and guard gates during underwater inspections occurring on the Erie Canal on the following schedule:

Monday, September 28 – Erie Canal Lock E-2 in Waterford – Lock Chamber and surrounding areas.

Tuesday, September 29 – Erie Canal Lock E-7 in Vischer Ferry – Lock Chamber and surrounding areas.

Wednesday, September 30 – Erie Canal Lock E-7 in Vischer Ferry – Upper Wing Wall and Northeast Approach Wall, and Guard Gate 1 above the Waterford Flight in Crescent.

Thursday, October 1 – Erie Canal Lock E-2 in Waterford – Southeast Approach Wall, and Guard Gate 2 and Sluice Gate above the Waterford Flight in Crescent.

 

The inspection areas will be marked by commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters must come to a full stop, use caution, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed, and under no circumstances exceed 5 mph. Boaters must avoid inspection areas. Boaters should contact the lock operators to schedule times to pass through locks and guard gates.

                    

Charts showing the affected areas can be found at: 14786e40.png (6752×4400) and 14786e39.png (6792×4400)

 

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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.