Notice

10/02/2026 04:12 PM

Notice to Mariners

Oswego Canal – Phoenix

October 2, 2026

 

Mariners are advised of a fireworks display at Oswego Canal Lock O-1 in Phoenix on Saturday, October 3, from approximately 9:15 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. A 125-yard radius security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging area at the southeastern end of Lock Island Park during the event. Spectator boaters should avoid this area. Law enforcement will be present to monitor boat traffic.

A chart covering the affected area can be found at:

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The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. All commercial and recreational vessel operators must plan their trips accordingly to ensure they exit the system by that time.

 

The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.