Notice

10/09/2026 10:22 PM

Notice to Mariners

Champlain and Erie Canals

October 9, 2026

 

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

Monday, October 12 – Champlain Canal Lock C-11 in Comstock, Champlain Canal Lock C-9 in Smith’s Basin, Erie Canal Lock E-2 in Waterford and Guard Gate 2 above the Waterford Flight in Crescent – Lock Chambers and surrounding areas.

Thursday, October 15 – Erie Canal Lock E-7 in Vischer Ferry, Erie Canal Lock E-18 in Jacksonburg, Erie Canal Lock E-19 in Frankfort – Lock Chambers and surrounding areas.

 

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 when approaching the diving areas. 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: 14786c09l.png (3342×4204), 14786c07r.png (3290×4209), 14786e40.png (6752×4400), 14786e27.png (6776×4400), 14786e24.png (6768×4400) and 14786e39.png (6792×4400)

 

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.

                                                    

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