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Notice
New York State Canal System Update
06/04/2025 06:31 PM
Notice to Mariners
New York State Canal System Update
June 4, 2025
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced the following update:
Erie Canal Infrastructure Repairs
Critical repairs to the Rocky Rift movable dam west of Lock E-16 in St. Johnsville have been completed. With the dam now operational, the navigation pool between Lock E-16 and Lock E-17 in Little Falls is slowly being filled. The earthen embankment with the identified seep is being monitored to see how it reacts while holding water at the normal navigation level.
If additional work is required on the embankment, the temporary closure of this section may be extended beyond the original estimate of June 11 - 18.
The Canal Corporation anticipates announcing another update on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Locks E-24, E-25, and CS-1
The Erie Canal at Lock E-24 in Baldwinsville and Lock E-25 in Mays Point, and Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS-1 will open for navigation at 8:00 am on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Champlain Canal Summit Level Depth
The summit level of the Champlain Canal between Lock C-8 in Fort Edward and C-9 in Smith’s Basin is now operating at its normal full depth.
Additional Information for Mariners
A map of the New York State Canal system displaying the open and closed sections is available here.
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.
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.