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Canal System Update: Phased Opening

05/19/2025 07:44 PM

Notice to Mariners 

Canal System Update: Phased Opening

May 19, 2025 

 

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced the following update:

Effective Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 8:00 am:

 

Erie Canal

  • Lock E-2 (Waterford) to Lock E-16 (St. Johnsville) – Closed
  • Lock E-16 (St. Johnsville) to Lock E-17 (Little Falls) – Closed
  • Lock E-17 (Little Falls) through Lock E-22 (New London) to Sylvan Beach – Open
  • Lock E-23 (Brewerton) – Open
  • Lock E-24 (Baldwinsville) through Lock E-25 (Mays Point) – Closed
  • Lock E-26 (Clyde) through Locks E-34/35 (Lockport) to the Tonawandas – Open

Champlain Canal

  • The Champlain Canal is closed to navigation as water levels remain high and unsafe.

Oswego Canal

  • The Oswego Canal is closed to navigation as water levels remain high and unsafe.

Cayuga – Seneca Canal

  • The Cayuga – Seneca Canal is closed to navigation as water levels remain high and unsafe.

 

The Eastern Erie Canal (Lock E-2 to Lock E-16) and the Champlain Canal are anticipated to open this weekend. Additional details with dates and times will be announced in the coming days.

The Erie Canal between Lock E-16 and Lock E-17 will remain closed until further notice while repairs to the Rocky Rift movable dam and the earthen embankment west of Lock E-16 are completed.

A map of the New York State Canal system displaying the open and closed sections is available here. UpdatedClosure.pdf

Boaters who are navigating the open sections of the Canal system should be aware of floating debris generated by recent heavy rainfall and proceed with caution, at a "No Wake" speed as some debris may be hard to see. Some buoys (Aids to Navigation) may be off station and are being relocated by Canal Corporation employees.  

Mariners are advised to check the Canal Corporation’s Notice to Mariners for the latest information and to plan their itineraries accordingly as sections of the Canal system open to ensure dock space and amenities are available.

 

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.